Button Bush Live Stakes

Button Bush is a deciduous shrub native to North America and part of the Rubiaceae family. In consistently wet soil, the shrub does well in complete sun or partial shade. The plant can tolerate shallow standing water and flooding, including swamps adjacent to ponds and streams. It can withstand sand, clay, and limestone in the soil. The bark can range in color from grayish-green to nearly black. The plant will grow up to 12 feet and can spread 8 feet. Pruning, while not necessary, can happen in early spring. The Benefits Of Planting Button Bush Live Stakes Leaves emerge in late spring and are bright green. They are usually in pairs or threes on branches in an opposite or whorled pattern. The leaves are smooth, up to 4 inches long and 2 inches wide. It is a low-maintenance plant with a white flower, or more rarely, a pale pink flower that appears typically in June and is fragrant. The Button Bush will bear flowers for several months. The flower has a tubular, pincushion-like appearance