Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Horticulture A dense mounding shrub recommended

A dense mounding shrub recommended for erosion control on slopes

fragrant flowers

Now describes more than 400 wildflowers emphasizing the species most likely to be encountered in the state today

and flowers attract butterflies

A highly adaptable large shrub recommended as a hedge

Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Horticulture A dense mounding shrub recommendedKnown 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