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Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Pruning is usually not necessary, but may be done in early spring to shape. If plants become unmanageable, however, they may be cut back near to the ground in early spring to revitalize. Trunks are often twisted. Fragrant flowers. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Almost always occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Riparian Restoration

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

High

Height (ft)

5-12

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

June-July

Root Depth (ft)

1.2

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance