Calycanthus floridus ~ Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice dark-green-leaf Watch for molting and remove

Watch for molting and remove any affected leaves

Anemone x hybrida September Charm 1zz

The berries are a favorite among birds and can also be used to make jams and pies

and tea roses

Calycanthus floridus ~ Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice dark-green-leaf Watch for molting and removeSweetshrub is dense rounded deciduous shrub with aromatic luscious dark green leaves that turn gold in fall. Highly fragrant dark red magnolia like flowers bloom in late spring into summer which give way to fruits that persist into winter. Grows best in full sun and moist, well drained acidic soils. Calycanthus is pollinated by beetles, its flowers do not attract other pollinators as much. However, its seeds are sometimes eaten by small mammals and