Cephalanthus occidentalis
$1.93 – $14.30
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Buttonwillow
Buttonwillow is fast growing winter deciduous shrub that grows from 6-12 feet tall.
It naturally occurs where the ground is damp or wet, so grow it in a similar spot in the garden. It is a good choice for pond edges or rain gardens. However, this shrub is also well adapted to drier locations and can tolerate a dry site. Just be sure to keep it watered through its first season or two.
The cosmic dense spherical white flowers are long lasting, appearing in the summer through fall.
It adapts easily to various soil types and provides essential food for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects
Lifeform: Shrub
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Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies
Container | D-16-O, D-40-O, D-40O, D-40SO, TB2, TB4-O, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, TB4, TB4S-o |
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Ecological Value | Waterfowl eat the seeds and native bees are attracted to the flowers |
Historical Uses | Poultice of warmed roots or a decoction of park used for head and eye troubles. |
Distribution | Native to the Central Valley in California, and to eastern and southern North America. |
Elevation | Between -12' to 7,967' |
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Habitat | Edges of lakes and streams |