button bush

Plant Type

Shrub (less than 10 ft)

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

6-12 ft. tall

Tolerant of

Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil

Propagation

By seed, By cutting

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Nectar source for hummingbirds, Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Pairs of 3. Leaves are 8 inches long with smooth margins. Glossy and dark green.

Flowers

Small white flowers on a spherical clustered head. Blooms can be fragrant and long lasting.

Fruit

Showy capsules mature to redish brown containing 2 netlets.

Bark

Greyish peeling bark

USDA Hardiness Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Soil pH

Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

OBL wetland indicator status. Found in streambanks, wetlands, and woodlands.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina.