Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Size:1G In this darkly comical look

In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world

and host plants for butterflies round out The California Wildlife Habitat Garden

and some years may bloom from Sept to March

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The dark orange flowers on this selection are large and showy

Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Size:1G In this darkly comical lookKnown 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