Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Magical Moonlight' (buttonbush)

Maryland DNR Deer-Resistant Plant

'Magical Moonlight' is a dwarf version of the native buttonbush, reaching just 4-4.5' height and width.  Similar to the buttonbush, it attracts pollinators and produces globes of small white flowers, however slightly larger than average in size.  Moist to wet soils in part shade are ideal for this cultivar.NEW OFFERING - cultivar description coming soon!

Buttonbush is native to eastern and southern North America. It is a common shrub of many wetland habitats in its range including swamps, floodplains, riparian zones, and moist forest understory. Deer browse the foliage. Wood ducks use the plant as nest protection. Insects and hummingbirds take the nectar, with bees using it to make honey. Buttonbush is a larval host to the hydrangea sphinx, the royal walnut moth, and the titan sphinx. Ducks and other water birds and shorebirds consume the seeds.

Photo by Plants Nouveau