Fiber Optics® Buttonbush

Fiber Optics® Buttonbush

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  • Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Bailoptics' Fiber Optics® PP29,475
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Perfectly spherical white flowers resemble futuristic fiber optic lamps and attract a wide array of pollinators to wet or average soils. This compact native shrub fits easily into smaller gardens, offering unique texture and valuable seeds for waterfowl.

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Size at Maturity

Height 5'- 6' Spread 5'- 6'

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Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9

Lowest Temperatures -30°F to -20°F

Light Requirements

Full sun to part sun- at least 4 hours direct sun per day

Wildlife Benefits

  • Supports Bees
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Special Conditions

  • Deer Resistant
  • Moderate Salt Tolerance
  • Wet Soil

Fragrant

Seasons of Interest

  • Summer
  • Fall

How to Plant

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in moist to wet, well-drained to poorly drained soil. Space 4–6 feet apart. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch generously.

Care Tips

Water consistently and generously- buttonbush thrives in wet, boggy conditions and along water feature edges. Tolerates extended periods of flooding. Prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood. Fertilize lightly in spring. The distinctive, spherical, pincushion-like flowers in summer attract a wide range of pollinators. A refined, compact selection with good ornamental habit. Largely pest-free and deer resistant. An excellent native shrub for rain gardens, pond edges, and wet areas.

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