Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Horticulture Left to its own devices

Left to its own devices this plant can be large but it can be pruned into a 3 foot mound or trained up onto a trellis

fragrant flowers

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Klamath Ranges

This seed collection features 5 individual species that do well as cut flowers in arrangements

and flowers attract butterflies

Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Horticulture Left to its own devicesKnown as button bush for its globe shaped flowers, it has beautiful yellow and orange fall foliage. It requires regular water. Tolerates heat and alkaline soil and thrives in clay. Caution: bark and leaves are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rubiaceae Species Name Cephalanthus occidentalis Common Name Button Bush Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Clay, slow draining Flower Color White, Cream