Native AniseOur native Anise, like Florida and Mexican Anise, thrives in ALL types of soil WET or DRY areas as well as ordinary garden soil. Grown for its olive green foliage which it retains year round. Leaves smell like LICORICE when crushed or when humidity is high. Insignificant yellow spring flowers, hence its common name "Yellow Anise". Be sure to check out our mature planting of native Anise in the middle of the display garden.