Buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis

Turn challenging spots into a wildlife magnet with buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)! This distinctive native shrub produces round, pincushion-like flowers in early summer, attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Glossy foliage and unique seedheads add texture and interest well beyond bloom time.

Buttonbush thrives in wet soils but is surprisingly adaptable, tolerating periods of dry conditions once established. Use it along pond edges, rain gardens, stream banks, naturalized areas, or as a bold specimen where its unusual blooms can shine. Dense branching provides cover for wildlife, while its seeds offer food for birds. Tough, versatile, and unforgettable in bloom, Buttonbush brings beauty and biodiversity to the landscape. Our plants are grown from seed, ensuring that every plant is genetically different.

Key Features:

• Unique balls of white flower clusters that are adored by pollinators
• Yellow fall color
• Excellent choice for rain gardens
  

Plant Details:
Height: 5-8' | Spread: 3-6'
Light: Part shade to full sun
Soil: Medium to moist, wet soil, tolerates dry once established
Zones: 5-9