Buttonbush

Buttonbush

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Unique, spherical white flowers resembling pincushions bloom in mid-summer, attracting butterflies. This native shrub thrives in wet, boggy soils and produces round, reddish seeds that persist into winter.

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Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8

Lowest Temperatures -20°F to -10°F

Light Requirements

Full sun to part sun- at least 4 hours direct sun per day

Host Plant For

Spring Azure, Azure butterflies

Wildlife Benefits

  • Supports Bees
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV

Special Conditions

  • Deer Resistant
  • Moderate Salt Tolerance
  • Wet Soil

Seasons of Interest

  • Summer
  • Fall

How to Plant

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in spring or fall near a water feature, pond edge, rain garden, or any consistently moist or wet area. Buttonbush is a native shrub that thrives in conditions that would kill most other plants. Dig the planting hole to the depth of the root ball and water well. No soil amendment is necessary — it performs best in natural, unamended soil. Space plants 5–8 feet apart.

Care Tips

Prune in early spring to shape and remove any dead wood from winter. Buttonbush blooms on new wood, so spring pruning encourages strong new flowering stems. It is an outstanding plant for pollinators — the spherical white flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Birds feed on the seeds in fall and winter. Very low maintenance once established in an appropriate moist site.

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