SHRUB: Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush)

Posted on August 2, 2019 by

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic

Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) flowers. Photo by Elaine L. Mills, 2019-06-20, Thomas Jefferson Community Center.
Detail of a Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) flower. Photo by Elaine L. Mills, 2015-07-11, National Arboretum.
Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) shrub dotted with fruit. Photo © Mary Free, 2019-07-18, Simpson Gardens, Alexandria, VA.
Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) nutlet clusters. Photo © Mary Free, 2019-07-28, Simpson Gardens, Alexandria, VA.

The sweet-scented, fuzzy white globes of Buttonbush are familiar to those who spend time fishing or lounging along a river or pond. This widespread native, a favorite of wildlife, is so common it is often overlooked. Learn more . . .

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