Butterfly Bush—Buddleia

Butterfly bushes, otherwise known as Buddleia, are flowering shrubs that produce cone-shaped blossoms in late summer and early fall. On average, these blooming shrubs grow between 5 and 12 feet tall, with dwarf varieties ranging from 2 to 3 feet tall. With many different cultivars, the flowers range from white and yellow to orange, pink, violet, and purple.

Their blooms have a honey-like fragrance and are rich in nectar, making them highly attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, moths, and other pollinators. Hardy in zones 5 to 9, these shrubs prefer full to partial sun and bloom mid-summer to early fall.

  • Mature height: 5′-12′
  • Dwarf Height: 2′-3′
  • Light: Full/Partial Sun
  • Zones: 5-9
  • Blooms: Summer- fall
  • Honey-like fragrance
  • Attracts:
  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators
  • Hummingbirds

Share this article

Related Articles

Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon is a rapidly growing, deciduous shrub in the hibiscus family. These blooming shrubs grow between 8 and 12 feet tall and 6

Read More »

Why Native?

The allure of exotic plants has long captivated many green thumbs in gardening. However, the tide is turning towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach:

Read More »
Scroll to Top