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Butterfly Bush

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.

Companion Plants

Maiden Grass

Phlox

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

  • 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

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

  • Phoebe K.'s collection
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