Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Size:1G Hurd' manzanita

Hurd' manzanita

Growth Rate Fast Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Mounding

This dwarf selection of blue-eyed grass is about 6 inches tall and has unusually large--1 1/2 inch wide--purple flowers in spring

so best in afternoon shade in those locations

ID Natural Habitat Moist banks

Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Size:1G Hurd' manzanitaKnown 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