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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

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:175-200 cm
  • Spread:175-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wetland (Root submerged)
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
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.