*RETAIL - Drimys lanceolata Purple Flowers in moist conditions -- but

in moist conditions -- but not too moist

Orange-red

Best in bright sun and well-drained soil with occasional deep watering in summer -- think monsoon rains -- to speed growth

Provide occasional summer monsoon where none occurs on its own

polycarpic and rare in cultivation

*RETAIL - Drimys lanceolata Purple Flowers in moist conditions -- butFascinating group of plants ranging from southern Australia to South America with a couple as far north as Mexico all most closely resembling the northern hemisphere genus illicium. Drimys lanceolata, most often a shrub though can reach 8 10ft or more, is most striking where the brick red stems and leaf bases can be observed up close. The leaves are shiny and narrow to 2" with mostly spring clusters of lightly honey scented white flowers and clusters