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Sweetshrub

Calycanthus floridus  —  Family: Calycanthaceae
USDA Zone 5a-9b
🗺️ Widespread Widespread across many states

A dense, rounded deciduous shrub bearing highly fragrant, dark maroon flowers in spring and summer.

Height 6–9 ft
Spread 6–12 ft
Sun Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Medium
Blooms Spring, Summer
Flower Color Maroon, Dark Red

🌡️ Growing Conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Soil
adaptable

Traits

🦌 Deer Resistant 🐝 Attracts Pollinators

🦋 Wildlife Value

🐝 Pollinators

🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones

5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b

Temp range: -20°F to 30°F

📍 Native Range

🗺️
Widespread across many US states

Broadly distributed across a large portion of the US, but not documented in every state.

Native to 1 state:

NC