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Calycanthus floridus
Sweetshrub
![Calycanthus floridus Sweetshrub from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-3553.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
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- Fragrant, red flowers
- Blooms in May
- Perfect border plant
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Fragrant](image/chars/char-25.png)
Fragrant
![Garden](image/chars/char-144.png)
Garden
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers rich soil, however is tolerant of a most soil conditions. To maintain size and compactness, prune after flowering.
Height: 6-9 ft
Spread: 6-9 ft
Price Level 1: $49.99~#3
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Wet Soil/Wetlands