Butterfly Bush
Plant Type: Dormant, bare-root
Zones: 4-9
Soil Type: Clay, Loamy & Sandy Soils
Site Selection: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Mature Height & Width: 5-7' Height and 5-7' Spread
Growth Rate: Fast - 24" or more per year once established
Moisture Requirements: Average
Butterfly Bush
Buddleja
The Butterfly Bush does exactly what you would guess by it's name, attracts butterflies. It also attracts hummingbirds. This is your grandparents Butterfly Bush, it has been around forever! The flowers on this perennial are elongated purple blossoms, nearly the same color as a Lilac. The Butterfly Bush will bloom in summer and continue blooming well into fall. In the midwest, cut it back to the ground in the fall or spring to keep it compact. Use as a landscape plant or windbreak filler. The Butterfly Bush is a perennial; it will grow and bloom each year. Please note: In colder climates such as Zone 5 and colder, Butterfly Bush die back to the ground during winter and new growth emerges from the roots each spring. As the plant you will receive was grown in Zone 5, it will not exhibit growth on the stem it is shipped with.
The Butterfly Bush puts on a beautiful display of elongated flowers which various butterflies and hummingbirds truly enjoy. Long spikes of flowers make this a beautiful choice as part of the landscape or areas you want to naturalize. This is a good addition to your butterfly garden. While this bush provides nectar for mature butterflies, it does not provide food for butterfly larvae. The Butterfly Bush will grow about 5 to 7' high and wide if left untrimmed.
Pruning info: Prune your butterfly bush in the spring, once new growth begins to appear. While some people trim their butterfly bushes in the fall as part of autumn maintenance, this practice can make the plants more vulnerable to winter damage, especially in colder regions. Wait until you see green buds on the stems before pruning, and make your cuts just above the large, healthy leaf buds. New growth may take several weeks to emerge, so be patient and avoid pruning too early.
Common uses for the Butterfly Bush include:
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Beautiful flowers
- Perennial plant in the landscape
- Naturalizing an open space
The Butterfly Bush if a heavy flowering bush that attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your home and garden.
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