Calycanthus Floridus Seeds – Eastern Sweet

Calycanthus Floridus, commonly known as Eastern Sweetshrub or Carolina Allspice, is a fragrant deciduous shrub admired for its deep maroon, spicy-scented flowers and glossy green foliage. This native North American plant adds charm and fragrance to gardens and landscapes, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its aromatic bark and blooms make it a popular choice for ornamental planting, hedges, or naturalized woodland gardens.

The shrub thrives in a variety of soil types and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. Its blooms appear in late spring to early summer, producing a warm, fruity fragrance. Low-maintenance and resilient, it is ideal for gardeners looking to add a unique, sweetly-scented accent to their outdoor spaces.

Features:

• Fragrant Blooms: Produces deep reddish-brown, sweetly scented flowers.

• Native Plant: Naturally found in the southeastern United States.

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies.

• Low Maintenance: Adaptable to different soil types and lighting conditions.

• Decorative Foliage: Glossy green leaves that turn golden in fall.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Calycanthus floridus

• Common Names: Eastern Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice, Sweet Betsy

• Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub

• Growth Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 meters)

• Spread: 6–12 feet (1.8–3.6 meters)

• Flower Color: Deep maroon to reddish-brown

• Foliage Color: Green (turns yellow in fall)

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy, or clay soil

• Water Needs: Moderate

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer (May–July)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Planting Season:

  • Spring (March–May) – Best for germination and establishment

  • Fall (September–November) – Suitable in mild climates

• Germination Time: 30–60 days

• Propagation: From seeds or cuttings

• Maintenance Level: Low