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Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Blooms the size of golf balls are creamy-white, highlighted by green foliage. The blooms are followed by a brown nutlet persisting throughout the winter. This plant favours moist habitats where roots are waterlogged.

  • »  Spherical clusters of white florets
  • »  Green nutlets turn brown in the fall and persist into the winter
  • »  Glossy foliage emerges in late spring
  • »  Grows well in wet soils, even standing water
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

1gal
$25.84
2gal
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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:175-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Sun
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Attributes
Native to Ontario
Deciduous
Fragrant
Fruit
Long Blooming
Flowering Time
Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
Rounded
Foliage Color
Green
Landscape uses
Bog or water garden
Naturalizing
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Cephalanthus occidentalis

Native to Ontario and other parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cephalanthus occidentalis

Grows well in swamps and wet areas.