Calycanthus floridus 'Athens', Athens Sweet Shrub Size:1.16 qt essentially the reverse of another

essentially the reverse of another Western native

Rounded leaves of pewter gray and deep green in fall and winter are the backdrop for winter flowers in shades of light to deep pink on tall

Prune young plants on non-woody stems to encourage sturdy side branching and to allow for airflow

Fine charcoal-black stems hold fluffy light green leaflets on fronds 15 inches tall

Calycanthus floridus 'Athens', Athens Sweet Shrub Size:1.16 qt essentially the reverse of anotherAn 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 fragranceprobably the strongest fragrance of all the Calycanthus (one wonders where the fruit salad is). The leaf, a little smaller than other Calycanthus, is in fall a lovely clear