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Calycanthus floridus


Common Sweatshrub, Carolina Allspice




Origin:  Southeastern United States
Family
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Species
floridus
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7 - H3
Temperature (°C)
(-32) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
(-25) - 30
Height
1 - 3 m
Spread
1 - 4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJune
General Description
This fragrant plant produces redish brown flowers in the summer months. It prefers sunny areas.
Landscape
Works well on patios in containers, or along borders.
Growth
Fast
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