Grow Calycanthus floridus (Carolina Allspice) for its distinctive, very fragrant spring flowers and easy, adaptable shrub form. You will enjoy the unusual maroon to reddish-brown blooms along with aromatic foliage on a dense, rounded, deciduous plant that fits beautifully into woodland edges, mixed borders, and foundation plantings.

At maturity, expect roughly 72-120 inches in height with a similar 72-144 inch spread. It performs in full sun, partial shade, or even shade, though it often looks its best with some afternoon protection in warmer areas. The flowers are most noticeable in spring, but the plant continues to add structure and texture through the growing season.

Plant it where you can appreciate the fragrance, such as near a patio, walkway, or entry. Provide moist, well-drained soil for the strongest growth, but once established it can handle short dry periods and also tolerates occasional wet conditions. A mulch layer helps moderate soil moisture and protects shallow roots.

Care is simple: water regularly the first season, then as needed during extended dry spells. Prune after flowering to shape, remove crossing stems, or renew older shrubs. With a little patience, this native shrub becomes a long-lived, low-fuss highlight in the landscape.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 72-120"
• Spread: 72-144"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Wet Conditions
• Fragrant: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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