Buttonbush- Cuttings & Seeds
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Commonly known as Buttonbush, this deciduous shrub thrives in reliably moist soils across much of the eastern United States. Here in Western Maine, it’s often found along stream banks and pond edges, making it an excellent option for erosion control and riparian plantings. In mid to late summer, its spherical, pincushion-like white flowers burst into bloom, attracting pollinators, before maturing into woody brown seed pods that persist into fall. This important native shrub is a must-have for any wetland or water-adjacent landscape.
Sow seeds in either fall or spring, ensuring they remain consistently moist for the best germination results. Hardwood cuttings can also be directly planted into wet soil along pond edges, stream banks, or wetter areas as long as the ground isn’t frozen.
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 5A-9A
Soil: Moist to standing water
Light: Full sun to part shade
Options:
Seed Packet contains approximately 50 seeds.
Cuttings come in a bundle of 4 hardwood stems.
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Commonly known as Buttonbush, this deciduous shrub thrives in reliably moist soils across much of the eastern United States. Here in Western Maine, it’s often found along stream banks and pond edges, making it an excellent option for erosion control and riparian plantings. In mid to late summer, its spherical, pincushion-like white flowers burst into bloom, attracting pollinators, before maturing into woody brown seed pods that persist into fall. This important native shrub is a must-have for any wetland or water-adjacent landscape.
Sow seeds in either fall or spring, ensuring they remain consistently moist for the best germination results. Hardwood cuttings can also be directly planted into wet soil along pond edges, stream banks, or wetter areas as long as the ground isn’t frozen.
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 5A-9A
Soil: Moist to standing water
Light: Full sun to part shade
Options:
Seed Packet contains approximately 50 seeds.
Cuttings come in a bundle of 4 hardwood stems.
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Commonly known as Buttonbush, this deciduous shrub thrives in reliably moist soils across much of the eastern United States. Here in Western Maine, it’s often found along stream banks and pond edges, making it an excellent option for erosion control and riparian plantings. In mid to late summer, its spherical, pincushion-like white flowers burst into bloom, attracting pollinators, before maturing into woody brown seed pods that persist into fall. This important native shrub is a must-have for any wetland or water-adjacent landscape.
Sow seeds in either fall or spring, ensuring they remain consistently moist for the best germination results. Hardwood cuttings can also be directly planted into wet soil along pond edges, stream banks, or wetter areas as long as the ground isn’t frozen.
Seeds require cold stratification to germinate—read this quick article to learn how to accomplish this.
Hardiness: Zone 5A-9A
Soil: Moist to standing water
Light: Full sun to part shade
Options:
Seed Packet contains approximately 50 seeds.
Cuttings come in a bundle of 4 hardwood stems.