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Crimson Comet Buttonbush

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun
(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

6-10 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

6-10+ Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

5 to 9

This is a native bush that is ever-changing in nature, and won’t look the same from one season to the next. This shrub begins in the spring with green foliage, and eventually blooms in white in the summer. However, this shrub still has yet to undergo another transformation in the late summer and early autumn. In the late summer, these white blooms turn to red seed pods perfect for native songbirds. Even better, the foliage then turns to orange and red, perfect to welcome cooler temperatures. 

This bush is hardy in zones five through nine. It carries a beautiful fragrance, it truly is versatile in use and can be placed in borders, within many landscapes. It attracts butterflies and bees, and it is a favorite among native songbirds. It’s low maintenance, it prefers moist, well drained soil but can also survive in wetlands, or along the water's edge. 

Crimson Comet Buttonbush Care 

The Crimson Comet Buttonbush grows upright. It is versatile with regards to sun exposure, so can be placed in full sun, partial sun, or partial shade. It prefers moist, well drained soil but it can actually thrive in wetlands, and within a particularly rainy mud season. Given its tolerance to both light and soil moisture, this plant is low maintenance in nature.

This shrub can be pruned in the late winter, or early spring for shaping purposes, though not entirely necessary. If this plant needs quite a bit of rejuvenation, it can be cut down to the ground in the early spring. 

Crimson Comet Buttonbush Spacing

This is a large shrub. It can grow anywhere from six to ten feet high once established. As such, it should be spaced six to ten feet apart.

Crimson Comet Buttonbush Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet
Mature Spread: 6 - 10 Feet
Spacing: 6 - 10 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green, Red
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point, Wetland Areas & Ponds, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants
Common Name: Crimson Comet Buttonbush
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: CEPHALANTHUS OCCIDENTALIS `CRIMSON COMETS`
SKU:
1231013091-pc
Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
#3 Pot
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Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 31th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

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Shipping Destinations

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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.

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