Calycanthus occidentalis - Spice Bush (Plant)

Beautiful lotus-like flowers are very showy against bright green leaves. Leaves and flowers both have different unusual spicy fragrances. Excellent for bird habitat, shade, and riparian gardens. Deer resistant. Plant Characteristics Family Name Calycanthaceae Species Name Calycanthus occidentalis Common Name Spice Bush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color Red, Maroon, Burgundy Flowering Months March, April, May, June, July, August Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 12ft. x 12ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Southeast Klamath Ranges, s Outer N.Coast Ranges, Inner N. Coast Ranges, s Ca