Description

Do you love buttonbush but don’t have the space for the straight species? Well, here is a compact selection for you! ‘Sugar Shack’ is a multi-stemmed shrub with dark-green leaves. Interesting white globed-shaped flowers look like pin cushions with pins (extruding styles)! Spherical fruit is fragrant, red and persists through winter. Best in moist soils. Blooms on new wood. Attracts birds, butterflies, bees and beneficial insects. Height: 3-4 ft. Spread: 3-4 ft. Family: Rubiaceae Bloom time: June to July Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium to wet Rain Garden According to Clemson Cooperative Extension, Cephalanthus is deer resistant. photo credit: Proven Winners a Proven Winners plant