Carolina Allspice
Calycanthus Floridus
Overview
Carolina Allspice, or Calycanthus floridus, is a deciduous shrub native to the US, thriving in hardiness zones 4-9. It features maroon to reddish-brown blooms with a spicy fragrance, spanning 1-2 inches across. Reaching up to 6-9 feet in height and spread, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. This multi-stemmed shrub adds a unique aromatic touch and visual interest to any landscape design.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 4–9Climate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–10 Ft.
- Mature width
- 6–12 Ft.
Classification
- Family
- Calycanthaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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