Cephalanthus occidentalis Button Bush Live Plant | 3–6 Inch Bare Root Starter

About This Plant

Button Bush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a fast-growing, deciduous native shrub known for its distinctive round white flower clusters that resemble small buttons. This young plant grows in moist to wet, organically rich soil and attracts butterflies and other beneficial insects throughout the summer. It has a medium to large mature size under suitable conditions and is suitable for wildlife gardens, borders, naturalized landscapes, and privacy plantings.

What You Will Receive

1 live Button Bush starter plant, approximately 3–6 inches tall. Botanical name Cephalanthus occidentalis. Grown from a cutting. Shipped bare root. Young deciduous native shrub.

Growing Information

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist to wet, organically rich soil preferred
Watering: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Size: Medium to large shrub, depending on growing conditions
Bloom Season: Mid-summer
Flower Color: White
Flower Shape: Round, button-like clusters
Foliage: Green deciduous leaves
Pollinator Friendly: Yes (butterflies and other beneficial insects)
Container Friendly: Yes while young
Landscape Use: Wildlife gardens, wet areas, naturalized landscapes, borders, and privacy plantings

Care Tip

Plant Button Bush promptly after arrival and keep the roots moist during establishment. This shrub prefers moist soil and performs well near ponds, rain gardens, streams, or other areas that retain moisture. Provide adequate sunlight and growing space as the plant develops its mature shrub form.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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