More Flowers; More Compact!
Meet Sugar Shack® 2.0 buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)! This native shrub takes everything you love about the original variety and dials up the charm, including a more abundant summer bloom and a tidier, more compact habit.
Sugar Shack 2.0 buttonbush truly delivers in the landscape. Its fragrant white flowers are a pollinator magnet, drawing in local visitors all season long. And the show doesn’t end there! The summer blooms give way to showy red seedheads for a splash of fall color. Reaching just 3–4′ tall and wide, it’s an excellent way to add a touch of whimsy to a tight garden spot.
Caring for Sugar Shack 2.0 buttonbush:
- Exposure: Full sun, part sun
- Zone: USDA 4–10
- Soil: Enjoys moist or wet soil, but is adaptable.
- Pruning: To keep its tidy shape, it benefits from semi-regular pruning.
Planting in Wet Areas
Damp garden spots can be tricky. While there are plenty of plants that don’t like constant moisture, there are also options that will thrive in it. Sugar Shack 2.0 buttonbush is one of them. Explore 15 others in this article, “16 Shrubs for Wet Areas.”