Buttonbush vs Majestic Magenta Phlox - TreeTime.ca

Buttonbush vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Phlox Majestic Magenta

Cephalanthus occidentalis

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Majestic Magenta Phlox
Buttonbush

The Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Buttonbush is a moisture loving shrub that provides year round interest.

It has round, fragrant flowers resembling small buttons or pincushions. The flowers transform into small reddish-brown fruit that persists into winter while the leaves take on shades of red in fall.

Providing essential food to bees, butterflies, and other insects, this shrub is versatile. Try it in your next shrub border.

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Buttonbush Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: small, magenta
Flowers: large, white, spherical
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low