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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Calycanthus floridus var. glaucusCalycanthus floridus

var. glaucus

Eastern Sweetshrub

In Stock: 6.752 lb (Total:6.752lb)

Calycanthus floridus glaucus

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

2,757

Quantity:

6.75 lb

Collected in:

Ohio

Crop year:

2022

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Item ID:

1831627

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Discover the alluring charm of Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus, commonly known as Eastern Sweetshrub, a captivating addition to any garden. This variety of sweetshrub, notable for its unique blue-green foliage, is a visual delight and a sensory marvel. Loved for its highly fragrant, fruity-spicy aroma, Eastern Sweetshrub boasts erect, red-maroon flowers in the spring, transitioning to lustrous green leaves that turn a vibrant golden yellow in fall, creating a picturesque landscape.

Highly adaptable, this shrub flourishes in part sun and rich, well-drained loamy soils, proving resilient to clay and brief flooding. Its strongly branched, multi-trunked form is ideal for windbreaks, thriving as an understory shrub or along streams. Little maintenance is needed; it naturally suckers and spreads, free from pests due to its unappealing scent for herbivores. Perfect as a specimen near patios or entryways, it invites enjoyment of its intoxicating fragrance and vibrant display.

Intriguingly pollinated by beetles, Eastern Sweetshrub's bowl-shaped flowers mimic fungal odors to attract these insects, ensuring successful pollination. With essential oils used in perfumes and historical use by Native Americans for medicinal purposes, Eastern Sweetshrub transcends mere visual appeal to bring a touch of aromatic elegance to your outdoor space. Experience the multi-sensory allure of Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus—an enduring symbol of beauty and resilience in nature.