Cephalanthus occidentalis (Buttonbush)

Buttonbush 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 locations as well and can be used for erosion control. In most yards it will become a striking focal point and a center point of wildlife activity.   AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Medium to high Sun exposure Full sun, part sun Bloom color White Bloom time Spring, summer Mature height 8-15 ft Mature spread 8-15 ft Attracts Butterflies, bees, birds Notes Honey plant. Native, bumble and honey bee friendly. DISTRIBUTION MAPS  USDA MAP BONAP MAP  Present in state  Present in county and native  Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state           Not present in state  Present and rare, native in county  Previously present, now extinct  Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)