Buttonbush is a native North Carolina shrub known for its unique spherical white flowers that bloom in summer, attracting butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. The blooms mature into ornamental seed heads that provide food for birds and wildlife.
Growing 6–12 feet tall and wide, it thrives in moist soils, rain gardens, pond edges, and wetland areas but can adapt to average garden conditions with adequate moisture. Its glossy green foliage adds season-long interest and may turn yellow in fall.
Best Features: Unique button-like flowers, North Carolina native, excellent pollinator plant, wildlife support, thrives in wet soils, and provides outstanding summer color.
Buttonbush is a native North Carolina shrub known for its unique spherical white flowers that bloom in summer, attracting butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. The blooms mature into ornamental seed heads that provide food for birds and wildlife.
Growing 6–12 feet tall and wide, it thrives in moist soils, rain gardens, pond edges, and wetland areas but can adapt to average garden conditions with adequate moisture. Its glossy green foliage adds season-long interest and may turn yellow in fall.
Best Features: Unique button-like flowers, North Carolina native, excellent pollinator plant, wildlife support, thrives in wet soils, and provides outstanding summer color.
