Can have full sun in northern areas but needs full shade in the deep south. Consider Agarista populifolia in the hotter areas of the South. Sun to full shade . . Zones 5 to 9 . . Early Spring Native Light green, medium textured.
Yellow flowers emerge along the stem before the leaves appear in early spring.
All parts of the plant are pleasantly aromatic with a mild, sweet citrus-like scent. Red berries in fall. L. benzoin is a host plant for the Tiger and Spicebush Swallowtail butterflies. A tea can be made from the leaves. Sun . .