Species
Buddleja davidiiButterfly Bush58 other cultivars
‘Pugster Amethyst’Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush
‘Trio’Trio Butterfly Bush
‘Bicolor’Bicolor Butterfly Bush
‘Purple Prince’Butterfly Bush Purple Prince
‘Hot Raspberry’Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
‘Butterfly Haven’Butterfly Haven Butterfly Bush
‘Grand Cascade’Grand Cascade Butterfly Bush
‘Deluxe’Deluxe Butterfly Bush
‘Empire Blue’Butterfly Bush Empire Blue
‘Sky Blue’Butterfly Bush Sky Blue
‘Miss Molly’Miss Molly Butterfly Bush
‘Miss Violet’Miss Violet Butterfly Bush
‘Honeycomb’Butterfly Bush Honeycomb
‘Charming Pink’Pink Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster Blue’Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush
‘White Profusion’White Profusion Butterfly Bush
‘Potters Purple’Butterfly Bush Potters Purple
‘Ellen's Blue’Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Black Knight’Black Knight Butterfly Bush
‘Pink Delight’Pink Delight Butterfly Bush
‘Color Crush’Color Crush Butterfly Bush
‘Le Petit’Le Petit Butterfly Bush
‘-in-’-in- Butterfly Bush
‘White Ball’White Ball Butterfly Bush
‘Magenta Darling’Magenta Darling Butterfly Bush
‘Bonnie’Bonnie Butterfly Bush
‘Attraction’Attraction Butterfly Bush
‘Nanho Blue’Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster Pinker’Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush
‘Pink Cascade’Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush
‘Blue Chip Jr’Blue Chip Jr Butterfly Bush
‘Harlequin’Butterfly Bush Harlequin
‘Lochinch’Lochinch Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Sky Blue’Buzz Sky Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Magenta Improved’Buzz Magenta Improved Butterfly Bush
‘Ruby Chip’Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Velvet’Buzz Velvet Butterfly Bush
‘Miss Ruby’Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Purple’Buzz Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Dartmoor’Butterfly Bush Dartmoor
‘Lo Behold Pink Micro Chip’Lo & Behold Pink Micro Chip Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Midnight’Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster White’Pugster White Butterfly Bush
‘Prince Charming’Butterfly Bush Prince Charming
‘Nanho Purple’Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Purple Haze’Butterfly Bush Purple Haze
‘Polka Dot’Polka Dot Butterfly Bush
‘Royal Red’Royal Red Butterfly Bush
‘Groovy Grape’Groovy Grape Butterfly Bush
‘White Bouquet’White Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Magenta’Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Hot Raspberry’Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
‘Evil Ways’Evil Ways Butterfly Bush
‘Psychedelic Sky’Psychedelic Sky Butterfly Bush
‘Funky Fuchsia’Funky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush
‘Dapper Pink’Dapper Pink Buddleia
‘Buddaplav’Dapper Lavender Butterfly Bush
‘Dapconwhi’Dapconwhi Butterfly Bush
The Story
Plant Bio
Deciduous shrub known for its elongated flower spikes and fragrant blooms.
Known for attractive blue flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Uses & Benefits:
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Shrub
Height
72"
Width
72"
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Water
Moderate
Humidity
Average
Lifespan
Deciduous shrub
Native To
China
Toxicity
May cause stomach upset if ingested
Bloom period
Mid-summer – Late summer
In flower about 2 months of the year
Marketplace
Where to Buy
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Planting
How to Grow
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in early spring for best germination.
- Mist cuttings regularly to keep humidity high during rooting.
- Plant in well-draining soil with full sun for vigorous growth.
- Support tall varieties with stakes to prevent wind damage.
- Water deeply once a week during dry spells to establish roots.
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Pro Tip
Use a balanced fertilizer in spring to promote abundant blooms.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Water regularly, especially during dry periods 🌱
- Prune after flowering to shape the shrub
- Mulch around the base to retain moisture
Don't
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Don’t prune in late fall or winter
- Skip fertilizing during dormant winter months
Seasonal Care Calendar
| Task | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadhead | ||||||||||||
| Mulch | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
Watch Out For
Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
Common Diseases
In the Garden
Landscape Uses & Companions
Landscape Uses
Multiply
Propagation Methods
Good to Know
Common Questions
Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush questions
What zones can Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush grow in?
Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush is hardy in USDA Zones 5–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.
Is Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush deer resistant?
Yes — Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.
When does Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush bloom?
Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush typically blooms in mid-summer through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush need full sun?
Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.
Is Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush drought tolerant?
Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.
More Buddleja to compare
Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Pugster Amethyst'
Trio Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Trio'
Bicolor Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Bicolor'
Butterfly Bush Purple Prince
Buddleja davidii 'Purple Prince'
Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii
Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Hot Raspberry'
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