Buttonbush Seed, Cephalanthus occidentalis Seed
Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Produces an abundance of seed favored by ducks; good source of nectar for butterflies and bees.

General Product Information
  • Species:
    Buttonbush
  • Species Type:
    Native
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  • Characteristics:
    Multi-stemmed; flowers grow in ball-like clusters; heavy brown seeds.
  • Habitat:
    Low wet ground, swamps, bogs, streambanks, lake edges.
  • Bloom Period:
    Summer
  • Flower Color:
    White
  • Typical Height:
    9.8 ft
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    14 in
  • pH:
    4.7 – 8.6
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    OBL
  • Midwest
    OBL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    OBL
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    OBL
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Shade
  • Drought:
    Moderate
  • Salt:
    Low
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    134,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    0.01 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fine
Included in mixes

$96.00/lb

Description

The wetland shrubs and sedges can create a typical shrub/sedge wetland and provide year-round food and cover for many game animals and migrating birds. Establishment takes several years, but costs much less than planting seedlings or potted material. Seed from October-May in full sun to shaded areas in wet soils. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring/Summer, Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Pink, White

FoliageColor
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LifeCycle

Perennial

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