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Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
ShrubButtonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Wet – Moist
Soil
Clay, Loam
Size
6-12'
Bloom
White, Jun–Aug
Why Grow It
Rain Garden
Thrives in wet areas & manages runoff
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Wildlife Food
Berries & seeds feed birds and wildlife
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
Flowers look like perfect white ping-pong balls — actually clusters of tiny tubular flowers.
Can grow with its roots completely submerged in standing water — a true wetland champion.
One of the top honey-producing native plants — beekeepers love it.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Honey Plant
Abundant nectar makes it a top plant for honey production and native bees
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Waterfowl Habitat
Seeds and dense branches attract ducks and wading birds
Good Companions
🌸 Swamp Milkweed
🌿 Blue Vervain
⭐ Cardinal Flower
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun in consistently wet to moist soil; tolerates flooding
- Space 6–8″ apart; can become large — prune in late winter to control size
- Perfect for pond edges, rain gardens, and low-lying wet areas
Plant Details
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