How to Grow and Care for Buttonbush

Common buttonbush can grow 1.8 to 3.5 m tall in the wild, across many temperature zones. It grows around swamps, ponds, and streams, with ball-like white flowers and balls of fruit that resemble buttons. Though the foliage is poisonous to livestock, the fruit and nectar make good fodder for birds and insects, and ducks often use the plant to shelter their nests.

Mexican buttonbush boasts unique button-like blooms that cluster into globular heads, exuding a sweet aroma that attracts various pollinators. Its willow-like leaves, flourishing in wetlands and along streams, adapt to moist environments, contributing to its survival and spread. The shrub's affinity for water also makes it an indicator of riparian health.