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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