Taxon

Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Keystone'

 
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Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Keystone' - Keystone buttonbush
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Common name: Keystone buttonbush
Family: Rubiaceae (madder family)
Distribution: Species native to North America and Mexico
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments: A native, deciduous, rounded shrub, 3-6' high, with glossy green summer foliage. Creamy white flower clusters are ball-shaped and occur in August with the fruit persisting into winter. Fall color is reddish purple. Grows naturally in swamps and low, wet areas. Old plants are easily rejuvenated.
Links: NC State University Cooperative Extension

Locations

  • 1: PKW: AQ06 (AQ06) • Accession: D2004-0309.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: PKW: AQ06 (AQ06) • Accession: D2004-0309.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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