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SUGAR SHACK® 2.0

Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis

'SMNCMBH'

PPAF

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Close up of a unique round white bloom of Sugar Shack 2.0 buttonbush Close up of the red fruit of Sugar Shack 2.0 buttonbush Sugar Shack 2.0 buttonbush dotted with red seedheads in a landscape A bee feeding on a round Sugar Shack 2.0 buttonbush bloom Close up of the red and orange fall foliage of Sugar Shack 2.0 buttonbush
  • Fragrant
  • Showy seedheads
  • Native to North America
Description

A new and improved version of an award-winning buttonbush. The original Sugar Shack® buttonbush was beloved for its refined compact habit, glossy foliage, and showy red fruit. Sugar Shack® 2.0 Caphalanthus occidentalis has all that and more, with an even tidier and more compact habit and lots more flowers. The round, fragrant, white flowers have ample nectar for the swallowtails, monarchs, painted ladies, admirals, skippers, and more! This native shrub is truly a pollinator magnet! In fall, those whimsical, round flowers transform into the showy red seedheads gardeners know and love, adding some fall interest to the garden. 

USDA Zone
4 - 10 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3-4'
Width
3-4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer flowers; fall fruit
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

In the wild, cephalanthus is frequently found growing on pond edges and riverbanks. It quite enjoys wet soils, though will grow in well-drained and average soils as well.

Pruning

Prune as needed in early spring.

Uses

Mixed borders; naturalizing; hedging; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

A good plant for naturalizing wet areas. In warmer climates, it typically benefits from some pruning to keep its habit tidy.

Features: Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Native, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Cephalanthus, Common name: Buttonbush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Native, Clay soil, Alkaline soil, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Cephalanthus, Common name: Buttonbush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, White flowers, Green foliage