Buttonbush is great shrub for naturalizing in wet areas. The glossy green leaves and fragrant, round flower clusters during midsummer attract butterflies. Native to the eastern United States, buttonbush attracts more than 24 species of birds, as well as numerous species of butterflies.
Tags: Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full to Part Sun
Mature Size:
6-12 Ft. T & 12 Ft. W
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-8
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Mid Summer
Water Requirements:
Moderate -
Care Instructions
Excellent for for naturalizing or wet areas; avoid dry sites. Best in full sun to part shade in moist to wet soils. Not tolerant of dry soil. Often long-lived. Prune in dormant season or early spring before new growth begins.