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    Cephalanthus occidentalis [red]

    Also Known As

    • Red Button Willow
    • Red Buttonbush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Cephalanthus occidentalis [red] plant details

    Cephalanthus occidentalis [red] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer burgundy and cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - regular water. Does well in rich soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalanthus occidentalis [red]

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rubiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and cream blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalanthus occidentalis [red]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - regular
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the common button willows, native to creek sides throughout the South and West, this colony was found by Oregon's Frank Calahan. The plants are rather mounded, growing to 4-5', with nice compact leaves and round, of course, button-like flowers. Rather than the normal creamy color, these begin maroon then slowly fade. Tolerant of both drought and poor drainage. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7. Rubiaceae

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cephalanthus occidentalis [red] plant

    How to Grow Cephalanthus occidentalis [red]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sputnik'

    aka Sputnik Buttonbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - high
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    Cephalanthus occidentalis

    aka Buttonbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Cephalanthus occidentalis flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Cephalanthus occidentalis Sugar Shack®

    Scientific Name: Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCOSS'

    aka Sugar Shack Button Willow, Sugar Shack Buttonbush, Sugar Shack Buttonbush, Sugar Shack Honey Bells, Sugar Shack Honeyball

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cephalanthus occidentalis Sugar Shack® flower by Forestfarm
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