Button Bush Seedling

(Cephalanthusoccidentalis) is a native North American shrub or small tree that thrives in wet areas and features distinctive, globe-shaped clusters of white, fragrant flowers that resemble pincushions. It is a valuable plant for wildlife, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees, and providing seeds for birds. The plant is adaptable to a wide range of soils as long as they are moist, making it a good choice for rain gardens or stream bank stabilization.

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