Common Name: Carolina Allspice
Botanical Name: Calycanthus floridus
Plant family: Calycanthaceae
Location: North Forest Trail
Growing zone: 4-9
Height: 6′-10′
Spread: 6′-12′
Bloom time: April, May, June, July
Bloom description: Deep rust-red flowers have petals that flare outward in a dazzling sun-shape. This plant is also commonly referred to as Sweetshrub or Strawberry Bush because the flowers are extremely aromatic.
Leaf type: Oblong leaves average about 6″ in length and are aromatic with a scent similar to that of the flowers in bloom.
Garden uses: This mid-large shrub is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is relatively low maintenance, making it a wonderful choice for many gardens and borders.