Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Schisandraceae

Genus:

Illicium

Species:

Illicium parviflorum

USDA Symbol:

ILPA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

450 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained sandy loam

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to wetland areas, prefers organic-rich soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit double dormancy and may germinate erratically. Fresh seed germinates best; dried seed viability declines rapidly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI