Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus floridus

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus) is a medium-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, that matures to about 6-10 ft × 6-12 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect brown and red blooms in spring and summer. It attracts butterflies and pollinators, stands up well to deer, fire and heat, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

4-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

6-10 ft × 6-12 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Brown, Red

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Pollinators

Tough against

Deer, Fire, Heat, Pests

Native to

Southeastern United States