Cephalanthus occidentalis

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Deciduous shrub; 6-12ft tall on average, but can grow up to 20ft in ideal conditions
White, fragrant clusters of spherical flowers; blooms for long stretches, usually June through September; fall foliage is an insignificant yellow
Nectar and pollen attract various pollinators including bumblebees, cuckoo bees, long-horned bees, green metallic bees, butterflies, skippers and moths; attracts predatory insects beneficial for pest control such as solitary wasps, beetles and flies
Host plant to the Hydrangea Sphinx and Titan Sphinx; nectar sought after by the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and other butterflies
Its lengthy bloom time and its value to butterflies and bees makes this a good alternative to the invasive Butterfly Bush; a wetland species fitting for rain gardens, swales, pond gardens or near streams
Waterbirds that feed on the seeds include Wood Duck, Mallards, Black Duck, American Wigeon, Nothern Shoveler, Virginia Rail, and more

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#1 Pot 3.5" Container

Deciduous shrub; 6-12ft tall on average, but can grow up to 20ft in ideal conditions
White, fragrant clusters of spherical flowers; blooms for long stretches, usually June through September; fall foliage is an insignificant yellow
Nectar and pollen attract various pollinators including bumblebees, cuckoo bees, long-horned bees, green metallic bees, butterflies, skippers and moths; attracts predatory insects beneficial for pest control such as solitary wasps, beetles and flies
Host plant to the Hydrangea Sphinx and Titan Sphinx; nectar sought after by the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and other butterflies
Its lengthy bloom time and its value to butterflies and bees makes this a good alternative to the invasive Butterfly Bush; a wetland species fitting for rain gardens, swales, pond gardens or near streams
Waterbirds that feed on the seeds include Wood Duck, Mallards, Black Duck, American Wigeon, Nothern Shoveler, Virginia Rail, and more

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