Sweetshrub
Calycanthus floridus
$18.00
Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus), also called Carolina Allspice is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States, valued for its unique characteristics and ornamental appeal. Sweetshrub produces striking, maroon to brownish-red flowers with a delightful fruity fragrance. The blooms appear in late spring and continue through early summer, attracting pollinators and filling the garden with a sweet aroma.
Sweetshrub is useful as an informal hedge, woodland border, or specimen plant. Its glossy, dark green leaves add visual interest to the landscape throughout the growing season, turning a rich yellow in the fall for added autumn appeal. Sweetshrub is adaptable to a variety of soil types and light conditions, making it suitable for diverse garden settings. This shrub is generally low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and care once established.
| Scientific Name: | Calycanthus floridus |
| Zones: | 4-9 |
| Lighting: | Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture: | Dry to moist |
| pH: | 4.8-7 |
| Growth Rate: | 12-24" per year |
| Mature Height: | 6-9' |
| Mature Width: | 6-12' |
| Spacing: | plant 4-8' apart |
| Native: | AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, KY, IL, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV |
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