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Calycanthus floridus 'Athens' ('Katherine')

Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'

Sweetshrub

'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.

Height 5 Feet

Spread 4 Feet

Bloom Color Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 4

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