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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

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Growing up to 12' tall and 8' wide, this showy shrub is visited by many different species. The name of this shrub comes from the interesting flowers, which are arranged in small spheres with protruding anthers. Its tiny white flowers bloom all summer and are attractive to many different bee and butterfly species, including the swallowtail butterfly. Fruiting heads appear throughout the winter and are consumed by many waterfowl and shorebirds. Although the flowers and seeds are consumed, the foliage is poisonous to livestock and other animals.


Sun Exposure - Full, Partial

Soil Moisture - Wet, Medium-Wet

Height - up to 12 feet

Bloom Time - June, July, August

Bloom Color - White


Photo courtesy of Prairie Moon.

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