Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)Hardy, North American shrub Description: Deep maroon, sweetly fragrant flowers in late spring Habit: Grows to 7 feet tall and 10 feet across Culture: Prefers full sun or light shade and rich, evenly moist, garden loam Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 Origin: North America Attributes: deer resistant Jefferson documented This handsome shrub, native to the southeastern United States, was introduced in 1726. Its other common names include: Bubby

orange-red fall color

fibrous rooted perennial"

it was engraved by Asher Durand

Habit: Grows 3-5 feet high and up to 2 feet wide

Or did it come from a secret Nazi bunker

plus Gibbs's first commission

spike-like clusters of brilliant azure blue flowers resembling woodland phlox

white flowers in mid-summer when few other woody plants are in bloom

salad fork and dinner knife

Sancho Panza

Origin: Germany

The woven rush seat and sturdy walnut legs have roots in the 18th century