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Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'

Carolina Allspice

Plant Type:

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Calycanthus floridus ‘Athens’ – This is the creamy yellow flowering form of Carolina Allspice emitting some fragrance. Our plant also dons a very respectable butter yellow in some autumns. A better, denser more rounded form will be achieved in full sun. ‘Athens’ will be content in fertile moisture-retentive soil. Cutting grown.


Height:

6-9 Ft

Spread:

12-15 Ft

Colors:

Cream

Zone:

(4 sheltered)5 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring into Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Autumn Interest

  • Autumn Leaf Color

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Hedgerow
  • Fragrant
  • Natural Garden
  • Shrub Border

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Moist
  • Fertile

Origins

  • Southeastern U.S.

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown