Sweetshrub

Calycanthus floridus

Sweetshrub

Growing Information

USDA Zones
4–9
Sun
Full Sun Part Shade
Water
medium
Height
6 ft–9 ft
🦌 Deer-Resistant🌿 Native🐝 Pollinators🦋 Butterflies🐦 Hummingbirds

Fragrant, deep red blooms appear in late spring, filling gardens with a spicy-sweet scent that delights the senses. This low-maintenance shrub is deer resistant and thrives in USDA zones 4-9.

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