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Cephalanthus occidentalis | Buttonbush | {3-Gallon pot} - Classy Groundcovers

Cephalanthus occidentalis | Buttonbush | {3-Gallon pot} – Classy Groundcovers

Original price was: $82.78.Current price is: $55.96.

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Description

With its unmistakable round, pincushion-like blooms, Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) brings bold texture and strong wildlife value to wet spots in your landscape. You will see fragrant, creamy-white flower balls in summer, followed by button-like seed heads that add interest as the season winds down.

Plant it where moisture is reliable: pond edges, streambanks, swales, rain gardens, or any area that stays consistently moist to wet. It also tolerates periodically wet soils and even standing water. In drier beds, it will struggle unless you provide consistent watering, especially while establishing.

Give your shrub full sun to part shade for best flowering. Mature size can reach about 60-144 inches tall with a broad, arching habit, so allow room for its natural form. Prune in late winter or early spring if you want to shape it or encourage denser growth.

Buttonbush is a standout for pollinator and wildlife gardens. The nectar-rich flowers draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and birds may feed on the persistent seed heads. Use it as a specimen, in small groups, or massed along a shoreline for a naturalized look.

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