Sweet Shrub, Carolina Allspice, Strawberry Shrub, Bubby Bush, Sweet Betsy
Calycanthusfloridus 'Athens'

Family: Calycanthaceae Genus: Calycanthus (kal-ee-KAN-thus)
Species: floridus (FLOR-id-us)
Cultivar: Athens

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Succulent

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Unknown