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Description
star anise seed plant Star AniseStar Anise Illicium verum An aromatic evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, prized for its distinctive star shaped seed pods. These pods have a sweet, liquorice like flavour and are widely used in teas, broths, baking, and traditional medicine. A beautiful, slow growing tree suited to warm, sheltered areas or large containers, making it a unique addition to edible and ornamental gardens. Requires protection from frost and prefers a well draining,
Star Anise
Illicium verum
An aromatic evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, prized for its distinctive star-shaped seed pods. These pods have a sweet, liquorice-like flavour and are widely used in teas, broths, baking, and traditional medicine. A beautiful, slow-growing tree suited to warm, sheltered areas or large containers, making it a unique addition to edible and ornamental gardens.
Requires protection from frost and prefers a well-draining, chunky potting mix.
Growing Instructions
Soak seeds in hot water for 24 hours before sowing. Plant in a warm, free-draining medium and keep moist at 20–25 °C.
Gibberellic acid may assist with breaking dormancy.
🌿 Optional: Use Gibberellic Acid (GA₃)
Star anise seeds can be slow to sprout due to their tough seed coat and internal dormancy. Soaking the seeds in a 500 ppm GA₃ solution for 24 hours before sowing can help trigger germination and improve success rates.
Click here to purchase Gibberellic Acid (GA₃)
⚠️ Recommended for experienced growers — germination can take 4–8 weeks, and success rates may vary.
See our growing guide for Germinating Difficult Seeds.
6 Seeds
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