Compact and attractive cultivar of the Buttonbush. Produces fragrant, white, ball-shaped flowers in late spring and summer, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators. Fall fruit persists into winter and provides food for songbirds. It’s well-suited for smaller gardens and wet areas, thriving in moist to wet conditions. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Kolmoon’ Pronunciation- SEF-uh-LAN-thus ok-si-den-TAY-lis Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Moist to wet, rich, well-drained soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Aronia melanocarpa – Black Chokeberry Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C12 Yearly Care Instructions- Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first two years to establish roots. Mulch annually to retain soil moisture. Monitor for signs of stress in dry or overly compacted soils. Little care is needed once established. Trimming Instructions- Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first two years to establish roots. Mulch annually to retain soil moisture. Monitor for signs of stress in dry or overly compacted soils. Little care is needed once established. Fertilization Instructions- Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first two years to establish roots. Mulch annually to retain soil moisture. Monitor for signs of stress in dry or overly compacted soils. Little care is needed once established. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, leaf spot, chlorosis in poor drainage, stem dieback in drought, minimal flowering in full shade
