Butterfly Bush
Common name
Butterfly Bush
Botanical name
Buddleia x weyeriana
Variety
Sungold
Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Sun
Height
5-8' (1.5-2.5 m)
Habit
Upright
Feed
In spring
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bloom Time
Summer-fall
Maintenance
Prune back in fall
About
Wonderfully fragrant flowers on arching stems attract a profusion of butterflies to the garden. Stunning in the perennial garden, for mixed shrub plantings, or in large groupings. Remove faded flowers for continuous bloom. Prune hard in early spring.
