Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Hundreds of ball-shaped, creamy white flowers dangle from Buttonbush in August. Butterflies and insects find the nectar of Buttonbush irresistable.

Nectar-rich flower clusters are butterfly magnet!
Excellent for rain gardens and bioswales

Item

Description

On Hand
1266 # 3 RPM 561
1269 06in 1000
1270 12in 4550
1271 18in 2424
13797 # 3CG RPM 1694
14415 15s RPM 22

Buttonbush Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

36-72 Inches

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Spread:

36-72 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 10

Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist, Well-Drained
• Wet Soil
Attracts Wildlife
• Hummingbirds
• Butterflies
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Habit
• Deciduous
Program
• Grow Native!
• MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District)
• Plants of Merit
Attributes
• Midwest Native
• Naturalizing
• Erosion Control
• Rain Gardens and Bioswales
• Fragrant
• Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
• Mass Planting