Illicium
Illicium are one of the few evergreen shrubs that are native to the Southeastern U.S. Referred to as ‘anise’, this plant species is particularly resistant to deer. They are also drought tolerant once established. Marty DeHart showcases 3 of her favorites.
Marty DeHart
Marty's lifelong passion for plants has led her to a long and varied career in horticulture: she's been a professional grower of gloxinias and African violets as well as perennials, a native plant propagator, a landscaper and landscape designer. She deeply enjoys learning constantly and sharing what she learns about plants, particularly information and techniques that can produce thriving plants and green-thumbed gardeners.
