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buttonbush

buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 3bZone 11b

Buttonbush is a deciduous shrub prized for its distinctive round, button-like flower clusters that bloom in summer and attract pollinators. It thrives in wet, boggy conditions and is excellent for rain gardens, pond edges, and wetland areas.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–15′ tall × 3–12′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

high
Zone 3bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 11b

pH Range

4.78.6
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.7 to 8.6

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting