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If you are looking to add a touch of whimsy to a landscape without sacrificing any bit of functionality, the Magical Moonlight buttonbush may be the perfect plant. Hundreds of tiny white flowers combine to form the plant’s showy white blooms, which look like pom-poms. The blooms are very fragrant and attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. The Magical Moonlight buttonbush has few care requirements and grows well where other plants would suffer.
Buttonbush has also been called honey-bells and is native to the U.S.; it was often cultivated by beekeepers as a pollen and nectar source. The Magical Moonlight is a dwarf hybrid of the common buttonbush. The ability of the buttonbush to thrive in wet environments and boggy soil make it ideal for planting in rain gardens, troublesome low areas, or near downspouts where many other plants would struggle. This compact plant even performs well in a large outdoor container.
Magical Moonlight Buttonbush Care
The ideal site for this plant offers full sun, but it can tolerate partial sun or light shade. The best soil is moist and rich in organic matter. Work compost into the ground at planting if soil is poor. Water the buttonbush regularly if it is not in a naturally-moist area. Applying organic material mulch over the roots of the buttonbush will help to conserve soil moisture.
If a buttonbush starts to look unruly or gets too big, you can give it a rejuvenation pruning. Simply cut it back close to the ground in early spring before new growth emerges.
Magical Moonlight Buttonbush Spacing
Magical Moonlight buttonbush can grow five to eight feet tall with a mature spread of four to six feet, so it is more compact than other types of button bushes. Plant them three feet apart if you want them to grow together in a mass or up to eight feet apart for a more natural look.
Magical Moonlight Buttonbush Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 5 - 8 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: American Beauties Native Plants |
| Common Name: Magical® Moonlight Buttonbush |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: CEPHALANTHUS MAGICAL `MOONLIGHT` |
- SKU:
- 1231009811-pc
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 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.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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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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