Buttonbush

Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Specifications

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Height: 6 - 10 feet
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Bloom Time: July August September
  • Sun Exposure: Part Shade Shade
  • Soil Conditions: Moist Wet
  • Spacing: 5 - 6 feet on center

Culture

Prune back hard to maintain fullness.

Wildlife

Bees and butterflies are attracted to the flowers.  Fruit eaten by birds.

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