All Plants :: All Native Plants
Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Crimson Comets'
Buttonbush
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Native nectar provider!
- Fragrant, white blooms in late spring
- Round, red fruit loved by birds
- Foliage is orange-red in the fall
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Native
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in moist-wet, organically rich soils in full sun to part shade. Adapts to a wide range of soils except for dry ones. Pruning is usually not necessary but may be done in early spring to shape.
Height: 6-10 ft
Spread: 6-10 ft
Price Level 1: $49.99~#3
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fragrant
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Fall Color
- Native
- Border or Bed
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Orange
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Wet Soil/Wetlands