SKU: SC00401

Calycanthus floridus - Eastern Sweetshrub, also called Carolina Allspice is a deciduous shrub with aromatic, dark green foliage. Blooms in the late spring/early summer are dark red and strap-like and usually very fragrant. 'Athens' variety also available with yellow-green flowers.

Height: 6-12 feet, taller in more shade
Spread: 6-12 feet, suckers freely
Zone: 4-9
Soil type: Easily adapted to many soils, but prefers moist loam
Soil pH:
Light: Full sun to part shade
Moisture: Medium
Flowers: Dark Red, Showy, May-June
Fruit: Seed pod
Fall color: Yellow, not showy

Wildlife value:
Notes of Interest: Very disease and insect resistant

Distribution
AL , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , KY , LA , MD , MA , MS , NY , NC , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV , DC
Native Distribution: SE PA to s.e. KY generally s. to FL Panhandle & LA
Native Habitat: Wood openings & edges; stream banks; moist hillsides