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Butterfly Bush

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.

Companion Plants

Arborvitae

Spirea

Spreading Juniper

Plant Details

  • 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

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Dave R.'s collection
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