Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Size:1G and host plants for butterflies

and host plants for butterflies round out The California Wildlife Habitat Garden

Even more important

The dark orange flowers on this selection are large and showy

Found locally in the Arroyo Seco and the Los Angeles River

Plant Characteristics Family Name Bignoniaceae Species Name Chilopsis linearis ssp

Cephalanthus occidentalis - Button Bush (Plant) Size:1G and host plants for butterfliesKnown 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