Add this native North American plant to your garden to attract pollinators.
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Where to Plant Buttonbush
Buttonbush grows well in full sun to part shade.
Planting buttonbushes is similar to planting most other types of bushes.
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Plant Care Tips
Light
Plant buttonbushes infull sun to part shade locations.
A deeper shade will lead to fewer flowers and stretched out, weaker growth.
However, it’s best to avoid dry, rocky soils for these plants.
Ample moisture is necessary for healthy growth, and they can even tolerate shallow, standing water.
Temperature and Humidity
These bushes grow well in warm and humid summer environments.
Plants might struggle in areas with hot, dry summers or excessively severe cold winters.
Fertilizer
Regular fertilizer applications are not necessary, but will help get newly planted plants established.
A single system ofgranular fertilizerduring planting and again monthly during the first year of growth will be sufficient.
Avoid fertilizing plants toward the end of the season.
Pests and Problems
Very few diseases are known to affect these plants.
Propagating Buttonbush
Propagation is typically done by cuttings in spring.
Native herbaceous perennials such asblazing stars(Liatrisspp.),coneflowers(Echinaceaspp.
), andmilkweeds(Asclepiasspp.)
pair well with buttonbushes.
No, buttonbush is not edible and should not be consumed.
