5 Buttonbush Plants - Cephalanthus occidentalis | 12–18” Bare Root Native Shrubs for Wetlands & Rain Gardens

Product Overview

These 5 Buttonbush plants (Cephalanthus occidentalis) are 12–18 inches tall bare root live shrubs native to North America. Known for their distinctive white pincushion-style flowers, they attract a variety of pollinators including butterflies and bees. Ideal for wetland areas, rain gardens, and pond edges, these shrubs support local wildlife and enhance natural landscapes.

Key Features

• Set of 5 native Buttonbush plants, 12–18 inches tall
• Unique white spherical flowers that attract pollinators
• Thrives in moist, wet, or well-drained soils
• Suitable for USDA zones 5 through 10
• Grows well in full sun to partial shade environments
• Fast-growing deciduous shrub reaching 6 to 12 feet at maturity
• Supports bees, butterflies, and birds in wildlife gardens

Growing Information

Buttonbush prefers consistently moist to wet soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens and pond edges. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 10. This fast-growing shrub blooms in summer with distinctive white flowers, providing valuable habitat and food sources for pollinators and birds.

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.