- Common Butterfly Bush
Botanical name: Buddleja daividd
Beginner friendly?: Yes
Average size at maturity: 3 – 12 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: Flowers all summer into the fall
Hardy zone: Zones 7-10
Flower color: White, purple, pink, blue
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: about 2 feet a year
Pruning needs: Cut the shrub back to about 2 feet in height in the spring, as soon as you notice new growth emerging.
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: Border or bed
Light needs: Full sun, at least 6 hours a day
Special features: Attracts hummingbirds
Water needs: Deep soak once or twice a week, irrigation is suggested for the summer months
Fertilizing needs: In the spring/summer, use a slow-release and organic fertilizer to promote more blooms during the shrub-growing season
Best time to plant: Plant in early spring or fall
Best type of soil: clay
Companion plants: coneflower, asters, butterfly weed, lilacs, milkweed, roses
Toxicity level: not toxic to humans or pets
Invasive species: no
