5 Bare Root Plants Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis 12 Inch Tall Native Shrub

Buttonbush is a native deciduous shrub known for its distinctive spherical white flower clusters that resemble pincushions or small buttons. Blooming through summer, the fragrant globe-shaped blossoms stand out against glossy green foliage and attract a range of pollinators to the garden. It grows as a multi-stemmed shrub and makes a striking addition to native plantings, rain gardens, and pond margins.
Buttonbush works well as a flowering accent in mixed borders, wildlife gardens, and naturalized areas, and its tolerance for wet conditions makes it a strong choice for rain gardens and waterside plantings. The rounded white flower heads appear in summer and mature into small brown nutlets later in the season. It can be grown as a specimen shrub or grouped for a fuller effect, and it responds well to pruning if a more compact shape is desired.
Species: Cephalanthus occidentalis
Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Plant Habit: Multi-stemmed, rounded
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Adaptable, prefers moist to wet soils
Zones: 5 to 9
Germination: Not applicable
Spacing: 4 to 6 feet apart
Notes: Ships as a 12 inch tall bare root plant