Calycanthus floridus

Sweetshrub

Calycanthus floridus has dark maroon flowers in May and June that are often fragrant. Fall color is yellow. Sweetshrub is wet site tolerant, as well as dry shade tolerant. Calycanthus is distantly related to Magnolias.

Height

6 Feet

Spread

4 Feet

Bloom Color

Red

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Future Crop
18	Calycanthus floridus #3 15-18" (dark maroon)	100
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103	Calycanthus floridus #7 18-24" (dark maroon)
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fragrant - Flower
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist

Bloom Time

•

Summer

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Dry Shade Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

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