Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) pot Very popular with pollinators as

Very popular with pollinators as a nectar source and birds enjoy the seeds - thereby potentially spreading the plant by the seeds of the fruit

This low-maintenance perennial is a perfect addition to rain gardens and other water-focused landscapes

Exposure: Full to partial shade

as a condiment

it makes a distinctive addition to moist landscapes or naturalistic plantings

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) pot Very popular with pollinators asSpicebush is a deciduous shrub growing to 612 feet tall. The leaves, along with the stems are aromatic and when crushed have a spicy, citrusy smell and thus its name. In the fall the leaves turn a very bright and showy yellow color. The yellow flowers grow in clusters appearing in early spring, before the leaves begin to grow. The ripe fruit is a red and berrylike and is eaten by several bird species. It is the host plant for the Spicebush swallowtail