Athens Sweetshrub

Athens Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus 'Athens')Athens Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus 'Athens') is a fragrant, deciduous native shrub prized for its pale yellow flowers and glossy green foliage. A unique selection of the Eastern Sweetshrub, 'Athens' offers a softer color palette than the typical maroon-flowered species, while still providing the same strong fragrance, dense growth, and dependable performance in woodland or shaded gardens.Distinctive Features'Athens' stands out with its chartreuse to creamy yellow, magnolia-like flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The blooms are highly fragrant, often described as smelling like bananas or strawberries, and appear along the stems and among the foliage. The leaves are broad, dark green, and slightly aromatic when crushed, turning golden yellow in fall. The shrub forms a dense, rounded shape and grows at a moderate rate, staying compact and well-behaved.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Mo