Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus floridus 'Athens' Calycanthaceae

Other names

Common Sweetshrub

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Michael A. Dirr

Description

Michael Dirr obtained this yellow-flowered form from Jane Symmes of Madison, Georgia. The foliage is very lustrous dark green, flowers are soft yellow and richly scented, and the plant habit is low, dense, and mounded. Dirr initially named this 'Katherine' and later changed the name to 'Athens'.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fragrance, growth habit, flower color