Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Leucojum
sweetshrub
In German
Leucojum
sweetshrub
In French
Leucojum
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Leucojum
sweetshrub
In Greek
Leucojum
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Leucojum
sweetshrub
In Polish
Leucojum
sweetshrub
In Latin
Leucojum
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Leucojum
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Leucojum and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Leucojum and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Leucojum and Sweetshrub
Care of Leucojum and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
