Sweet Shrub

Calycanthus floridus

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Prune immediately after flowering to shape or maintain compactness. Tends to sucker and often forms colonies in the wild. Remove root suckers promptly if naturalization is not desired. Fragrant flowers and aromatic leaves when crushed. Golden yellow fall color.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in non-wetlands but may occur in wetlands.

Project Uses

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

6-10

Flower Color

Red

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

April-July

Salinity Tolerance

Low Tolerance