Carolina Allspice
Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'
Calycanthaceae
Other names
Common Sweetshrub
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Perennial
Location
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