- Dwarf pugster butterfly bush
Botanical name: buddleja davidii ‘SMNBDBT’
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.
Landscape Use : Border or beds
Light Needs: Full sun, 6 hours a day
Special Feature: 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
