1 Buttonbush Plant - Cephalanthus occidentalis | 12-18” Bare Root Native Shrub for Wetlands & Pollinators

Buttonbush Plant Overview

The Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a native deciduous shrub prized for its distinctive fragrant, spherical white flowers that bloom in summer. This fast-growing plant thrives in moist to wet soils, making it ideal for wetlands, rain gardens, and pond edges. It supports local biodiversity by attracting pollinators and birds, enhancing natural habitats.

Key Features

• One live bare root Buttonbush plant, 12-18 inches in size
• Fragrant white globe-like flowers that bloom during summer
• Adapted to wet soils and tolerates flooding conditions
• Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10
• Supports wildlife by attracting pollinators and birds
• Fast-growing shrub reaching mature heights of 6 to 12 feet

Growing Information

Buttonbush thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soil types including loamy and clay soils. It requires high watering levels and is well-suited for natural landscaping projects involving wetlands or water features. This shrub is adaptable and can tolerate flooding, making it a resilient choice for wetland restoration or rain garden installations.

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.