|
| |
| |
|
Buttonbush
Cephalanthus Description:
A native shrub best suited for wet sites, Buttonbush adapts
to landscape sites provided roots are irrigated or kept moist to wet from a
nearby stream or pond. Plants grow right at the edge of ponds, lakes and
streams with roots and trunk base periodically in the water.
|
 |
| |
|
Common Name: |
Buttonbush, Button Willow,
Honey Bells |
| Botanical
Name: |
Cephalanthus |
| Type: |
Deciduous Shrub |
| Growth Rate: |
Slow |
| Soil
Preference: |
This plant will tolerate wet
soils and flooding. It prefers a pH of acidic to slight alkaline (-6.8-7.7)
Prefers moist soils. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun,
partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Attracts butterflies, likes
moist soils, wetlands plant, serves as a butterfly nectar source |
| Pests: |
none serious |
| Diseases: |
none serious |
| Care: |
Fertilize with Holly-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer as recommended. Planting
Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties:
This variety listing is for
informational purposes only,
it is not a catalog.
To view our catalog or availability, click
here
|
Click on image to view larger size
|
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush, Button Willow, Honey Bells
zones 4-10
|
| Description: Tiny, fragrant white flowers appear in dense,
spherical, long-stalked flowerheads in early to mid-summer and mature to
hard, ball-like fruits. Glossy bright green leaves to 6" long.
Makes a good wetland plant. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6-8' |
| Spread: |
6-8' |
|
Click on image to view larger size
Photos courtesy of Proven Winners |
Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sugar Shack'
Buttonbush
zones 4-10
|
| Description:
Buttonbush has long been prized as a native, but it was way too big for most
landscapes. Not anymore! The size has been cut in half as well as the
addition of colorful red fruits and glossy foliage. Add in fragrant white
flowers and you've got a delightful plant that shines from spring to fall! |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
3-4' |
| Spread: |
3-4' |
|
