Honey Balls

Today, I spied the Buttonbush full of blooms. I call it the “Covid” bush. You can see why. Laura and I have one in our yard. Hers blooms. My house sets on a small knoll. The Buttonbush likes a wet spot. Mine may finally die.

Buttonbush is a wildlife lover’s dream. The fragrant flowers are called honey balls and attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Moths and butterflies frequent the plant for its sweet nectar. The fruit is a good food for birds. The Buttonbush is native to the United States. It grows on stream banks, shorelines and in swamps. In fact, it can tolerate growing in water.