Buttonbush

Deciduous shrub growing 1-3 m tall. Features glossy, opposite or whorled leaves and distinctive spherical flower heads of white blooms in summer. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates flooding. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Seeds are food for waterfowl. Suitable for rain gardens, pond edges, and wetland restorations. Native to wetland habitats across North America.