'Athens' ('Katherine') Sweetshrub has yellow flowers in May and June that are consistently fragrant. A great introduction from Dr. Michael Dirr in Athens, Georgia; originally provided to him by Mrs. Symmes.  It was named after his daughter Katherine. It is wet site tolerant.  Cut branches can be brought inside to provide strong fragrance.

• Category: Woody Ornamentals
• Alternate Cultivar: 'Katherine'
• Hardiness Zone: 4
• Height: 5 Feet
• Spread: 4 Feet
• Bloom Color: Yellow