Butterfly Bush
Common name
Butterfly Bush
Botanical name
Buddleia davidii
Variety
Pink
Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Sun
Height
8-10' (2.5-3 m)
Habit
Arching
Feed
In spring
Water
1-2 times per week
Bloom Time
Summer-fall
Maintenance
Apply mulch
About
Wonderfully fragrant flowers on arching stems attract 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.
