Cephalanthus occidentalis

Common Names:
Button Bush

Classification:
Aquatics, Shrubs

Sun/Water Requirements:

Partial/Full sun.

Provider Notes: "Adapts to many soil types, except dry ones. Thrives in bogs and very wet conditions"

Climate / Hardiness Zones:

Zone 5 to Zone 9
Provider notes: "Native Range : Swamps and streamsides, even in shallow water; Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to southern Quebec and eastern Minnesota, along the Mississippi to Texas, Mexico and Florida."

Growth:

Range: Grows from 5' to 12'.
Spread: 4' to 7'
Provider notes: "Pruning is usually not necessary, but may be done in early spring to shape. If plants ever need to be revitalized, they may be cut back near the ground in early spring."

Flowers:

Colors: White

Provider notes: "Hundreds of tiny, tubular creamy white flowers are packed into large showy flower heads, which dangle from the bush in August."

Landscape Value:

Provider notes: "Tremendous source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. Waterfowl and other birds relish the seed. Provides protective cover for all kinds of birds."

Other:

Provider notes: "Butterflies and other insects find the nectar irresistible. The fragrant flower heads mature into round fruits each containing hundreds of nutlike seeds that are eaten by waterfowl and other birds such as quail. Many birds use this deciduous shrub as a nesting site."

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