| General Description | A multi-stemmed shrub with a twisted trunk, its summer blooms resemble fuzzy white balls, rich in nectar it is a great plant for adding wildlife into your garden as it attracts butterflies and other insects. |
| Shape | Irregular crown, open and round. |
| Cultivation | Very wet or moist soil in full sun to partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada, The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada, Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Swamps, mud flats, stream and pond edges. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are grouped in pairs or threes, a rounded base and a pointed tip, glossy green in colour with red veins turning burgundy or yellow in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Small white flowers tightly clustered together forming a ball, almost ping-pong like in appearance. |
| Fruit Description | Round ball like fruit, with nutlets. |
