Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), aka honeybells, pond dogwood, and swampwood, is a highly prized native shrub. Yes, in small landscapes, buttonbush tend to grow big @ 6-12 feet tall and wide. Their fragrant white orbital blooms are uniquely out of this world. Botanical member of the Rubiaceae (USDA hardiness zones 5-9), flowers appear from spring to […]
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Buttonbush
Posted by Hugh on August 11th, 2026
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No Comments »Gold And Silver Chrysanthemums
Posted by Hugh on August 3rd, 2026
Gold and Silver chrysanthemum (Ajania pacifica) is a shrubby herbaceous flowering perennial in the aster family (Asteraceae). This groundcover is native to central and eastern Asia. It is a mound-forming, rhizomatous perennial that is grown for its attractive variegated foliage from spring thru autumn. This groundcover is used seen more in Southeast gardens. Its dense […]
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