Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
-
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
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Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-5
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
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
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Red Clover
In Hindi
sweetshrub
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
sweetshrub
Rotklee
In French
sweetshrub
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Trébol rojo
In Greek
sweetshrub
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
sweetshrub
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
sweetshrub
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Trifolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Red Clover
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Clover season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Red Clover Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Red Clover are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Red Clover
Care of Sweetshrub and Red Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Red Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.