Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
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Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In German
sweetshrub
Kohl
In French
sweetshrub
chou
In Spanish
sweetshrub
repollo
In Greek
sweetshrub
λάχανο
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
repolho
In Polish
sweetshrub
kapusta
In Latin
sweetshrub
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Brassicales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Cabbage
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Cabbage Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Cabbage are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Cabbage
Care of Sweetshrub and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.