Common buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Common buttonbush is a native deciduous shrub ideal for rain gardens, pond edges, and wet areas where few other plants thrive. It produces distinctive spherical white flowers in summer that are magnets for pollinators and birds. Plant in moist to wet soil with part shade to full sun and minimal care is needed once established.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
60″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply And Consistently; Tolerates And Prefers Consistently Moist To Wet Soil
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 6, 2020 by flavioes (cc-by-sa)
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