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Common buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Common buttonbush
Photo: (c) Brandon Johnson, some rights reserved (CC BY) ยท iNaturalist

๐Ÿฆ‹ Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.

About Common buttonbush

Common buttonbush is a real treasure for any yard. This native shrub produces the most charming round flower clusters that look like little pompoms in shades of white and pink. Butterflies, bees, and birds absolutely love it, so you'll have plenty of wildlife visitors throughout the growing season. It's a reliable performer that comes back year after year without fussing.

Growing buttonbush is wonderfully straightforward. It prefers moist soil and actually does great near water features, pond edges, or low spots in your yard where other plants might struggle. You can let it grow naturally as a shrub, or prune it into more of a tree shape if you prefer. Once established, it's quite hardy and low-maintenance. Give it a try and watch your garden come alive.

Native to 42 states