Q: Could you please identify the following shrub? I have enclosed a sample (see reader's photo). It blooms with dark red flowers that are almost brown. They really smell good. The shrub is fairly ...

Calycanthus floridus, commonly known as sweetshrub or Carolina allspice, is an unusual plant native to North America. Not only does this deciduous shrub have striking pink-red blooms, but the flowers ...

Q: Three years ago I transplanted a calycanthus shrub. I have noticed that the mother plant has sent out new plants in several directions. Can I transplant these new shrubs? — Tom Connolly, email A: ...

Q-My grandmother had a bush she called ”sweet shrub.” It had beautiful orange-brown flowers. The flowers, leaves and even the bush had a very pleasing fragrance. Can you tell me the name and where I ...

The first time I saw the native sweetshrub I instantly fell in love with it, the small deep burgundy flowers and fragrance was an instant lure. I would see them at old homes and plant swaps but not so ...

The African elephant is known for having the longest gestation period of any animal, which lasts up to 22 months. This is like the proverbial New York Minute when it is compared to bringing a new ...

- hardy shrub of southeastern United States having clove-scented wood and fragrant red-brown flowers ...

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