Cephalanthus occidentalis
BUTTON BUSH, HONEYBALLS
Rubiaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: North America, Mexico, Caribbean

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Cephalanthus occidentalis
BUTTON BUSH, HONEYBALLS
Rubiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or cream

Flowering Time: late summer to early autumn

Leaves: veined red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, informal hedge, informal screen

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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