Fiber Optics® Buttonbush

Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Bailoptics' PP29,475

Fiber Optics® Buttonbush is a more compact variety of this North American native shrub. Buttonbush is quite happy in moist conditions, tolerating flooding and wet spring soil. It’s an ideal choice for low areas in the landscape that stay moist. Conversely, it grows well without excessive moisture. Fiber Optics® has exceptional wildlife benefits including nectar-filled flowers and a seed head that is eaten by waterfowl.

  • Height

    5-6'

  • Width

    5-6'

  • Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Hardiness Zone

    4-9

  • Heat Zone

    9

  • Shape

    Compact, rounded

  • Flower Color

    White

  • Foliage

    Bright Green

  • Fall Foliage

    Yellow

Bonus Attributes

  • Attracts Birds icon

    Attracts Birds

  • creates-privacy icon

    Creates Privacy

  • Deer Resistant icon

    Deer Resistant

  • Drought Tolerant icon

    Drought Tolerant

  • Good in Damp Soil icon

    Good in Damp Soil

  • Ideal for Rain Gardens icons

    Ideal for Rain Gardens

Caring Tips

  • pruning

    Early Spring

  • watering

    Medium To High

  • fertilizing

    BalancedNPK

Watering Distilyium with watering can

Know your zone

Zone Hardiness Map

The colored areas show where this plant thrives. Knowing this will help you select the most appropriate plants for your zone.

Fiber Optics® Buttonbush

Thrives in Zones 4-9