Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is widely acknowledged as a ?pollinator magnet?; it has lovely burgundy fall color, and its persistent fruit clusters provide winter interest.

The native range of Buttonbush extends from southern Canada and New England south to Florida and eastern Texas, and further south into portions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. In addition, the species is found in the Great Valley of California and in several states of the southwest U.S. where moist canyons support its need for water. Although not yet documented in every county of Virginia, Cephalanthus occidentalis occurs throughout the state. Look for it in sunny sites near water.