Carolina Allspice
Calycanthus floridus
Carolina Allspice is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and clay or loam, flowering Apr, May, Jun.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 240 cm |
| Spread | 240 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 4a-9a |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 240 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 240 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 9a, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, clay soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Carolina Allspice's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Allegheny Spurgeto edge in front
- Anise/Blue Sageto edge in front
- Atamasco Rain Lilyto edge in front
- Coral Bells 'Autumn Bride'to edge in front
- Giant Blue / Louisiana Iristo edge in front
- Goatsbeardto edge in front
Garden styles
Foundation planting Native Woodland
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: