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Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Edward's Plateau'

Also Known As

  • Button Willow
  • Edward's Plateau Buttonbush
  • Honey Bells

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-12'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Edward's Plateau' plant details

Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Edward's Plateau' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Edward's Plateau'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Edward's Plateau'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the heart of Texas' Edward's Plateau comes this alkaline tolerant selection of Buttonbush with slightly narrower foliage with a bronze to gray cast. Like the species it produces tight, white to cream colored, rounded Sputnik-like flowers in late spring and summer that attract an array of butterflies, bees, and garden beneficials with its sweet, honey colored nectar.The Buttonbush is a vigorous, medium-sized to large growing, deciduous shrub that does best in consistently moist soils with most of a day of sunlight. A moderate to severe annual pruning of established plants in late winter helps to promote fuller plants and the most flowers. Buttonbush is generally found growing near streams, ponds, ditches and other consistently moist sites. It can have its trunks submerged along the edges or is generally growing close enough to get its roots directly in the water source. It can be successfully grown in average garden soils provided that you give it extra moisture during dry periods. In warmer southern regions it is known to reach 12-20' high but in colder northern climates it generally doesn't exceed 6' high.

Gardening facts about Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Edward's Plateau' plant

How to Grow Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Edward's Plateau'

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green

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