Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'

Also Known As

Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Athens'
Athens Sweetshrub
Carolina Allspice

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Calycanthus floridus 'Athens' plant details

Calycanthus floridus 'Athens' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: calycanthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, cutting garden, fragrant, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Light yellow flowering sweet shrub. C. 'Athens' was found and named by Michael Dirr. This is an easy grower with lots of flowers that have the scent of cantaloupe.

By: Gossler Farms

Very fragrant (melon-scented), unique lime-yellow flowers make this vigorous (to 8-10') E. US native selection a great companion for its reddish-brown sisters. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

An unusual light yellow-green flowered form (like an unfolding lotus) of the deciduous native sweetshrubs, introduced by Mike Dirr. Also known as Carolina Allspice, it blooms in May and intermittently thereafter pervading the atmosphere with a pleasant, subtle fruity fragrance - probably the strongest fragrance of the Calycanthes. The leaf in fall is a beautiful clear yellow. 1.5" flower, 5'x5' dense, rounded shrub. Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A Sweetshrub (also called Carolina Allspice) with the most wonderful creamy yellow flowers. I've heard the scent described as 'melon', but I think it's more like Juicy Fruit gum. Light shade is best. Said to get 8-10 feet tall, but seem a bit smaller here.