CALYCANTHUS floridus ‘Michael Lindsay’

The reddish-brown flowers have a sweet fruity fragrance on a plant that is more compact than the species. Foliage is a crisp dark green turning yellow to golden yellow in fall. Selected clone from an eastern U.S. native.

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CALYCANTHUS floridus ‘Michael Lindsay’ – Michael Lindsay Sweetshrub

The reddish-brown flowers have a sweet fruity fragrance on a plant that is more compact than the species. Foliage is a crisp dark green turning yellow to golden yellow in fall. Best used as a border near the home since this plant is so sweetly fragrant. Selected clone from an eastern U.S. native.

Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade

Soil: Moist, Well-drained

Size: Height 6-10ft., Width 6-10ft.

Zone: 5-9

Flower: Red, Showy

Bloom Time: Late Spring-Early Summer

Attributes: Low Maintenance, Great Fall Color, Tolerant to Deer, Clay Soil and Wet Soil, Fragrant, Showy Flower, Native