Buttonbush Live Plant – Cephalanthus Occidentalis 12–18” Bare Root Shrub – Native Pollinator Magnet

Buttonbush Live Plant Overview

The Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a native U.S. shrub that grows 12 to 18 inches tall when shipped bare root. This fast-growing plant is ideal for moist environments such as wetland edges and rain gardens. It produces distinctive spherical white flowers that serve as a magnet for pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Key Features

• One live Buttonbush plant, 12–18 inches tall, shipped bare root
• Unique globe-shaped white flowers that attract pollinators
• Thrives in moist soil conditions, perfect for rain gardens and wetland areas
• Low-maintenance and fast-growing shrub
• Grown from live roots for a strong and healthy start
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–10

Growing Information

Buttonbush prefers consistently moist soil and is well-suited for planting in areas that retain moisture such as rain gardens or near water features. It is a hardy shrub that can tolerate a range of conditions within USDA Zones 5 through 10. Its unique flowers provide valuable nectar and pollen for native pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.