Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
White Round Flower Cluster
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The Buttonbush is a deciduous shrub that does well next to wet areas and can handle full sun to light shade. It gets its name from the one to one and a half-inch round clusters of tiny flowers that resemble pincushions.
The shrub usually grows from 3-15 feet tall, leaves appear in late spring, and flowers in late summer. Butterflies are attracted to the ball-shaped flowers. Buttonbush is an excellent shrub for naturalizing wet areas, such as swamps or borders of lakes, streams, or ponds.
Where to Buy Buttonbush Plants:
Buttonbush is a Nectar Plant for:
Lorquin Admiral, Horace's Duskywing, Silver-spotted Skipper, Hoary Edge Skipper, Delaware Skipper, and more
Buttonbush Specifications:
Color(s): White
Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
Soil: Moist
Average Height: 3 in. to 15 in.
Average Spread: 3 in. to 15 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10
