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Buttonbush, Bare Root

Wetland Shrub for Pollinators and Birds

Buttonbush attracts butterflies and waterfowl, stabilizes wet soils, and provides shelter for amphibians. Perfect for ponds and rain gardens.


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Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

Buttonbush is a striking, multi-stemmed native shrub known for its unique, spherical white flowers and ecological importance in wetland habitats. Thriving along ponds, streams, and in rain gardens, Buttonbush provides critical support for a variety of wildlife. Its dense structure and fragrant blooms make it an ideal addition to naturalized landscapes and water features, while also playing a role in traditional medicinal practices.

Key Characteristics:

  • Pollinator Haven: The globe-like flowers of Buttonbush are a magnet for pollinators, attracting butterflies like the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and various bees. Its prolonged bloom period ensures a consistent nectar source throughout summer.

  • Vital for Waterfowl: Buttonbush provides valuable habitat and food for waterfowl such as ducks and geese, which feed on its seeds in the fall and use its dense branches for shelter.

  • Medicinal Uses: Native American tribes traditionally used Buttonbush bark in remedies to treat headaches and fevers. Bark extracts were applied topically to wounds and as a general tonic for various ailments.

  • Wetland and Riparian Specialist: This shrub thrives in wet, swampy areas, making it perfect for streambank stabilization, wetland restoration, or as part of a rain garden. It helps reduce erosion and improve water quality by filtering runoff.

  • Wildlife Shelter: Beyond supporting pollinators and birds, Buttonbush offers protective cover for frogs, turtles, and other amphibians that seek shelter in moist environments.

Product Details:

  • Native Range: Eastern and Central North America
  • Plant Life Cycle: Perennial Shrub
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Requirements: Medium-wet to wet
  • Mature Height: 6-12 feet
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Bloom Color: White
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Add a bold, wildlife-friendly shrub to your garden with Buttonbush, perfect for wetlands, ponds, and rain gardens.

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Buttonbush Bare Root Organically Grown Native Plants for Sale

Buttonbush, Bare Root

$795

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

Buttonbush is a striking, multi-stemmed native shrub known for its unique, spherical white flowers and ecological importance in wetland habitats. Thriving along ponds, streams, and in rain gardens, Buttonbush provides critical support for a variety of wildlife. Its dense structure and fragrant blooms make it an ideal addition to naturalized landscapes and water features, while also playing a role in traditional medicinal practices.

Key Characteristics:

Product Details:

Add a bold, wildlife-friendly shrub to your garden with Buttonbush, perfect for wetlands, ponds, and rain gardens.

Pot size

  • Bare Root

Tree Size

  • 6-18" Seedling
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