Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) Native bee friendly It dies down to the

It dies down to the ground each year and emerges again in the spring

star-shaped flowers with an iridescent pearl-like center

particularly if grown in moist soil

fall Mature height 2-6 ft Attracts Butterflies

It is a must-have in a pollinator garden

Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush) Native bee friendly It dies down to theButtonbush is a large shrub is attractive in itself with its weeping growth habit but perhaps can be easily overlooked until it blooms. It then puts on a show like no other. Its blooms seem almost otherworldly. They are magical round spheres that somehow are tough and delicate all at the same. They make good honey, and both bees and butterflies love it. Birds use it for shelter and as nesting sites. While it loves wet feet, it can thrive in drier