Cephalanthus occidentalis

Common Name: Buttonbush

Plant Type: Shrub

Habitat: Wetland

Light Requirements: Sun-Part sun

Soil Moisture: mesic, wet

Soil Type: Loam

Height: 3 - 8 ft

Bloom Time: Summer

Flower Colour: creamy- white balls

Seed Ripens: fall to w inter

Germination Requirements: Seed will germinate within 4 weeks if sown at 70°F. Seed requires light to germinate.

Details/Comments: Great nectar plant. Reliable butterfly magnet.

Picture Copyright: John Oyston