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Cephalanthus occidentalis

Button Bush

Plant of the Month

A beautiful, rounded garden shrub with bright green leaves and masses of button-like, white flower heads in late summer. The flowers have a faint, sweet scent and are very popular with insects, in particular honey bees and butterflies.

Popular and reliable, Cephalanthus occidentalis is a superb medium sized shrub for late summer flowers.

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