Sugar Shack® Buttonbush (Cephalanthus)
Shrub
- Discontinued: Shop the new & improved Sugar Shack® 2.0 Buttonbush!
- Add native interest to your landscape!
- Unique spherical flowers attract pollinators.
- Compact size makes it perfect for just about any garden.
- Zones 4-10, sun/part sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: USPP 26,543
Common name: Buttonbush
Zone: 4 - 10
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4 - 5' tall and wide
Flower color: White, followed by red seed pods
Foliage color: Glossy green
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Wet soils, space savers, rain gardens, Proven Winners, native, heat tolerant, fragrant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Specimen, flower gardens, backdrop, landscaping, pollinator gardens, wildlife gardens, native plant gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hrs sun/day).
Water: Moderate to very wet
Space: 4 - 5' apart
Fertilizing: Little fertilizer is needed.
Winterizing: No special treatment is required. A 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch is recommended.
Maintenance & Pruning: No special care is required. Trim as needed in early spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
The plant came packaged very well and in excellent condition. It was planted right away and is being carefully watered, as buttonbush are moisture-loving shrubs. It is growing and looking vibrant and healthy. Now I'm looking forward to seeing the flowers!
I was greatly impressed with the size and health of the plants received… they are thriving with watering every day due to drought conditions….I bought from another company and my husband stepped on it and broke it…the other company had none so I found you guys… better shipping and better plants!!!
The foliage looks beautiful, and all three bushes are looking happy - two in very full sun and one in part shade. Very excited for blooms next year! Appreciate your native shrub selections so much. More please!
It arrived in perfect condition and adjusted to our hot weather 8a zone
Plant was in great shape, with lots of leaves, and order arrived quickly.
Of all the plants I’ve ordered online, these were by far the most carefully packed. They arrived quickly and were in perfect, healthy condition. Highly recommend! Will order here again!
plant arrived in great shape and so far i haven't killed it
it's actually getting new growth
I am extremely pleased with the quality and condition of this plant. I have ordered from several different nurseries over the years but I have never received plants as healthy and lush at this price point. Well packaged and very fast shipping. Good selection of native plants at this nursery. I will definitely be ordering again.
These plants are lovely and very healthy. I'm very pleased with this order.
Plants arrived on time and in excellent shape with proper instructions
Mine is still a baby, but the foliage on it has a beautiful green-red color to it. I can't wait to watch it grow. My original shipment was lost for a week, so I was sent a replacement and it arrived looking great!
The three I got seem to be growing well, although planted in mid-July; they seem to be growing more than your "sleep, creep, and leap" saying goes and have put out new leaves. Cheers!
Beautiful plant good condition . Should do well!
Nice, healthy plants........very pleased with the size and fast shipping.
I ordered 10 butterfly bushes and all of them are doing great. The bushes arrived healthy and as I said they all are thriving. This is my second year to order from your company and I a happy to say my last year orders are looking awesome. I am looking forward to my 2024 catalog. Mary in Kentucky.
Great plants in great shape!!
I planted mine three years ago, it's healthy and getting bigger every year but has never had blooms or flowers.
Both I purchased died not long after planting despite proper care. $450 order and only 6 are still alive. Won’t ever purchase quart sized plants again for my landscape.
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you had trouble with your new plants. We believe that quart sized plants are a great, cost-effective way to add plants to your garden. Especially since all of our plants are shipped with well established root systems.
Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants! Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
These plants arrived in pristine condition and are growing well in their new home! So pleased!
I have never had mail order plants take off so fast after planting, these are fantastic, will be ordering more this fall!
I ordered 3 of the Sugar Shack button bushes. The arrived safe and sound. They’ve put on about 6 inches of growth in the past month.
I ordered my buttonbush along with two summersweet plants. They all came packed well and in great shape. The two summersweets have had new growth and seem to really be doing well.Sadly, the button bush , while still healthy and green, has not shown any new growth; even after quite a few weeks in the ground.I am hoping it over-winters well and roars back in the spring.
Seems to slowly be growing back but the late season frost we had in Ohio really damaged the new growth
Adapting well to location.
Sugar Shack® Buttonbush
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Are they poisonous
We grow ornamental plants and ornamental plants are intended to be just that – ornamental. They should not be consumed by people or pets.
When is the best time to plant sugar shack in zone 7b?
Fall is a great time for planting! The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. You can find more information on frost dates here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/
Are buttonbush deer resistant
Hi there! Yes, Sugar Shack® Buttonbush is deer resistant.
Is this plant evergreen or deciduous?
Hello! Buttonbush is deciduous so it will lose its leaves in winter.
Is the buttonwood plant good in shade and moist soil. Is the buttonwood plant resistant to deer
The answer to all three is yes!