Family: Calycanthaceae
Scientific Name: Calycanthus floridus Michael Lindsey
Common Name: Michael Lindsey Carolina Allspice
Description | A selection of the native Carolina Allspice with glossy green leaves, larger fragrant flowers and yellow fall foliage. |
Pronunciation | (kal-ee-KAN-thus) (FLOR-id-us) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Shrubs Deciduous |
Hardiness Zone | 4-8 |
Sunlight | full sun or partial shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | very fragrant flowers bloom in May and June, reddish-brown 2” flowers |
Leaves | glossy green, fall color yellow |
Dimensions | can reach 7 by 7 feet |
Maintenance | prune after flowering |
Native Site | A north American Native. |
Cultivar Origin | Introduced and selected by Allen Bush. |
Notes & Reference | #1-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr), #145-Plant Lives, (Sue Eland) www.plantlives.com, |
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