- Dwarf pugster butterfly bush
Botanical name: buddleja davidii ‘SMNBDBT’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: Early summer to first frost
Hardy zone: Zones 5-9
Flower color: Blue, pink, white, purple
Foliage color: Green
Growth rate: Up to 2 ft 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 beds
Light needs: Full sun, 6 hours a day
Special features: Attracts hummingbirds
Water needs: Low to average watering, soil can be dry once established
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: spring to midsummer
Best type of soil: clay
Companion plants:dianthus, coneflowers, yarrow, red hot pokers and sedum
Toxicity level: not toxic to humans or pets
Invasive species: no
