Ruby Stars Anise Shrubs "Indoor Trees" it is an excellent perennial

it is an excellent perennial to use as foreground foliage or ideal when used in a container

The bloom color varies from magenta to light burgundy to red with fuzzy medium green foliage

making it a lovely addition to your garden

The Rio is the best selling plant from the Cityline series

and butterflies

Ruby Stars Anise Shrubs "Indoor Trees" it is an excellent perennialRuby Stars Anise Shrubs for Sale Online Ruby Stars Anise (Illicium Ruby Stars) is an evergreen shrub that loves the shade. Its vibrant pink flowers and anise scented leaves come together to create a dense, rounded effect. It grows to be 5 to 6 feet tall and makes an excellent hedge or natural specimen but also works well as a container plant. The foliage is dark green and holds its color throughout the year.