Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush)

Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush)Buttonbush is a large shrub is attractive in itself with its weeping growth habit but perhaps can be easily overlooked until it blooms. It then puts on a show like no other. Its blooms seem almost otherworldly. They are magical round spheres that somehow are tough and delicate all at the same. They make good honey, and both bees and butterflies love it. Birds use it for shelter and as nesting sites. While it loves wet feet, it can thrive in drier

Toothache Tree is an aromatic

Also know as Mealycup Sage or Mealy Sage

It is adaptable and not fussy about soil

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Red Bloom time Spring

Spikes of pale lilac-blue flowers appear in spring and summer

and gardens designed for wildlife

As the seeds mature

white or pale pink

the active ingredient of aspirin

and naturalized gardens

Is usually thought to be a shade plant

and it looks best when grown alone as a specimen