{"title":"Shade Plants","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"buttonbush-cephalanthus-occidentalis","title":"Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eButtonbush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCephalanthus occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Button Willow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A moisture-loving native shrub with unique spherical blooms that support pollinators and thrive in rain gardens.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 ft tall × 6–12 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\u003cbr\u003e\n      North Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pollinator Favorite, Nectar Source,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Rain Garden, Habitat Planting, Naturalized Planting\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Upright \/ Non-Spreading\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Summer (Showy Bloom), Deciduous\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold native shrub with distinctive round flowers that thrives in wet conditions and supports a wide range of wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Buttonbush produces unique spherical blooms made up of many small flowers, creating a striking summer display. It naturally grows in low, wet areas and is well-suited to rain gardens and habitat plantings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThrives in wet or poorly drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnique, eye-catching flower form\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent for rain gardens and low areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports a wide range of pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  A strong nectar source for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Provides cover and contributes to habitat structure in wet environments.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in full sun to part shade with consistent moisture. It performs well in rain gardens, along ponds, and in low-lying areas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRain gardens and low areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePond and water edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHabitat plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist to wet soils and tolerates periodic flooding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Minimal maintenance required. Prune as needed to shape or control size.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment; once established, Buttonbush thrives in consistently moist to wet conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. Plants are held for your scheduled pickup window.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/plant-sale-information-policies\"\u003e\n    View Plant Sale Information \u0026amp; Policies\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Native Texas Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":50771048235296,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":50771048268064,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":50771048300832,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 gallon","offer_id":50771048333600,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":50771048366368,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5658\/9088\/files\/LMP_IMG0538.jpg?v=1759854085"},{"product_id":"turks-cap-red-malvaviscus-arboreus-var-drummondii","title":"Turk’s Cap (Red) (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eTurk’s Cap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turk’s Cap Mallow, Drummond’s Turk’s Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade to Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 ft tall × 3–6 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\u003cbr\u003e\n      North Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pollinator Favorite, Nectar Source,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Seed Food\u003c\/span\u003e,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Understory Shrub, Screening, Naturalized Planting\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n    Spreading Clump\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Summer, Fall (Long Bloom)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA reliable native shrub for shade, with distinctive red blooms that attract hummingbirds through the heat of summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Turk’s Cap forms a soft, spreading shrub with maple-like leaves and unique red flowers that never fully open, giving them their signature “turban” shape. It thrives in shaded landscapes and continues blooming well into fall, even during hot North Texas summers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne of the best-performing natives for shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlooms reliably through summer heat into fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles a wide range of conditions once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks as a loose screen or background shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  A strong nectar source for hummingbirds and other pollinators during the bloom season.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Dense growth provides cover, and the plant contributes to overall habitat value in shaded landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in part shade to shade, especially under trees or along woodland edges. It adapts well to typical garden soils and performs reliably in established landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderstory plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaded beds and woodland edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalized or informal plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapts to a range of soils, including clay, but performs best with some organic matter and moderate drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  May die back to the ground in colder winters and return in spring. Can be cut back to maintain shape or encourage fuller growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment; once established, Turk’s Cap tolerates typical dry periods but performs best with occasional deep watering during extended drought.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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