Calycanthus floridus 'Michael Lindsey'

Calycanthus floridus 'Michael Lindsey', commonly known as Sweetshrub, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its brown or copper and red or burgundy flowers during spring. It typically matures 6–12 feet tall and 6–12 feet wide. Grow it in full sun through deep shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Pennsylvania to SE. U.S.A. Butterflies nectar at the blooms. In the landscape, it works well in border, foundation planting, and hedge. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, diseases, and fire.

Builds the middle layer of the garden, adding structure between perennials and trees. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use.

Strong showy flowers late spring; matures about 3 - 6 ft tall

Foundation planting, mixed border, screening, specimen planting