Carolina Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)

Growing at the sunny edge of a dense mixed forest. These grow like "weeds" around our home!

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Christine Young

Lion

Sweet Bubby! What does it smell like currently? Have you noticed that the fragrance changes? Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  You cannot really smell them at this point (but once they have all flowered it may be a different story). :) They are VERY fragrant when any of the tissues are broken or smashed. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Ohhhh. I didn't realize that it was just the flowers that smelled. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      The most fragrant part is probably the stem (when handled/broken) Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Lol, ohhh (again). Thanks for the education. I have only ever read about this plant. The fragrance changes as the flowers age, right? Posted 5 years ago
      2. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        Yes, if I'm remembering right. This is the plant that I've made wreaths out of (the stems)! They are everywhere around our camper! Posted 5 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Cool! Posted 5 years ago