Upright, multi-stemmed shrub with glossy green foliage. Tiny white flowers form compact balls and bloom in summer. Flowers are followed by hard, round seed heads wich are ornamental through winter. Great for naturalized areas, rain gardens and near water features.
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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
Cold Tolerant
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to partial shade and consistently moist to wet, rich soil. Adaptable to a range of soil types except dry ones, it will grow in standing water. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
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
- Long Blooming
- Fragrant
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Fall Color
- Cold Tolerant
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Red
- Orange
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
Genus Overview: Cephalanthus
Common Name: Buttonbush
Upright, multi-stemmed shrub with glossy green foliage. Tiny white flowers form compact balls and bloom in summer. Flowers are followed by hard, round seed heads wich are ornamental through winter. Great for naturalized areas, rain gardens and near water features.