Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush is a deciduous native shrub that thrives in moist to wet soils and makes an excellent addition to a rain garden or pond's edge. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are attracted to its flowers and shorebirds and waterbirds will feed on its seeds.
Grows To:
6-12 Ft
Spread:
3-4 Ft
Bloom Time:
June-September
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,
Part Shade
Soil Moisture:
Moist ,
Well-Drained ,
Wet
Soil Description:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand
Attracts:
Caterpillars,
Native Bees,
Bumblebees,
Hummingbirds,
Birds,
Shorebirds,
Water Birds
Resistant to:
Deer
Fragrant Flowers:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
No