Butterfly bushes:
- Buddleia butterfly bush
Botanical name: Buddleja daividd
Average Size at Maturity: 3 – 12 ft in height and in width
Hardy zone: Zones 7-10
Bloom Time: Flowers all summer into the fall
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.
Landscape Use: Border or bed
Light Needs: Full sun, at least 6 hours a day
Special Feature: 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
