Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii
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Butterfly Bush, ‘Buddleia davidii’
is a loose growing shrub with fragrant purple flowers that form on long arching branches and persist on and off throughout the year. This shrub thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, reaching 2 to 6 feet tall depending on the variety. Keep it looking lush and blooming beautifully by feeding with Nurseryman’s Sure Grow 6-8-10 in spring, summer, and fall. Deadheading or lightly pruning after the blooms fade will promote new growth which is where new flowers will form. Buddleia looks great in a mixed border as the arching branches would be supported by neighboring plants but can also be kept in a container tucked in with other plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Fun Fact!
In many countries, Buddleia is a symbol of renewal and trandsformation. This is because they attract butterflies and butterflies go through an incredible transformation process when they change from a caterpillar to a butterfly!
