Calycanthus floridus 'SMNCAF' ~ Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub size-1-5-cal The round-lobed leaves emerge silver

The round-lobed leaves emerge silver with light purple veining and mature to seafoam green with silver overlay and eggplant purple undersides

and bloom from late winter into early spring attracting butterflies

Leaf browning

They are known for their long taproots

Calycanthus floridus 'SMNCAF' ~ Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub size-1-5-cal The round-lobed leaves emerge silverSimply Scentsational Sweetshrub is compact deciduous shrub with an upright habit and aromatic luscious bright green leaves. The highly fragrant velvety, magnolia like maroon flowers have an unusual melon to berry scent and bloom from late spring to mid 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