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
‘Butterfly Haven’Butterfly Haven Butterfly Bush
‘Hot Raspberry’Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
‘Grand Cascade’Grand Cascade Butterfly Bush
‘Deluxe’Deluxe Butterfly Bush
‘Sky Blue’Butterfly Bush Sky Blue
‘Honeycomb’Butterfly Bush Honeycomb
‘Empire Blue’Butterfly Bush Empire Blue
‘Miss Violet’Miss Violet Butterfly Bush
‘Miss Molly’Miss Molly Butterfly Bush
‘White Profusion’White Profusion Butterfly Bush
‘Ellen's Blue’Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Charming Pink’Pink Butterfly Bush
‘Potters Purple’Butterfly Bush Potters Purple
‘Le Petit’Le Petit Butterfly Bush
‘-in-’-in- Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster Blue’Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Pink Delight’Pink Delight Butterfly Bush
‘Black Knight’Black Knight Butterfly Bush
‘Color Crush’Color Crush Butterfly Bush
‘Magenta Darling’Magenta Darling Butterfly Bush
‘White Ball’White Ball Butterfly Bush
‘Bonnie’Bonnie Butterfly Bush
‘Blue Ribbon’Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush
‘Nanho Blue’Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Blue Chip Jr’Blue Chip Jr Butterfly Bush
‘Lochinch’Lochinch Butterfly Bush
‘Attraction’Attraction Butterfly Bush
‘Harlequin’Butterfly Bush Harlequin
‘Pink Cascade’Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster Pinker’Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Sky Blue’Buzz Sky Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Ruby Chip’Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Magenta Improved’Buzz Magenta Improved Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Velvet’Buzz Velvet Butterfly Bush
‘Miss Ruby’Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush
‘Lo Behold Pink Micro Chip’Lo & Behold Pink Micro Chip Butterfly Bush
‘Dartmoor’Butterfly Bush Dartmoor
‘Nanho Purple’Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Midnight’Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Purple’Buzz Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Purple Haze’Butterfly Bush Purple Haze
‘Prince Charming’Butterfly Bush Prince Charming
‘Pugster White’Pugster White Butterfly Bush
‘Royal Red’Royal Red Butterfly Bush
‘Polka Dot’Polka Dot Butterfly Bush
‘White Bouquet’White Butterfly Bush
‘Groovy Grape’Groovy Grape Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Magenta’Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Hot Raspberry’Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
‘Psychedelic Sky’Psychedelic Sky Butterfly Bush
‘Dapper Pink’Dapper Pink Buddleia
‘Funky Fuchsia’Funky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush
‘Buddaplav’Dapper Lavender Butterfly Bush
‘Dapconwhi’Dapconwhi Butterfly Bush
The Story
Plant Bio
A butterfly bush cultivar prized for its brilliant golden-yellow variegated foliage which provides season-long color, complemented by spikes of purple flowers in summer.
The most distinctive feature is its bright chartreuse to golden-yellow leaves with a thin green margin, which contrast beautifully with the dark purple flower panicles.
Uses & Benefits:
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Shrub
Height
72 inches
Width
72 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Water
Moderate
Humidity
Average
Lifespan
Perennial
Native To
China
Toxicity
Mildly toxic if ingested
Bloom period
Late summer – Early fall
In flower about 2 months of the year
Marketplace
Where to Buy
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Planting
How to Grow
- Select a sunny location with well-drained soil for planting.
- Tuck seeds or cuttings into moist soil in early spring or fall.
- Water regularly until established, about 6 weeks.
- Mist cuttings to maintain humidity and promote rooting.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to support growth.
- Prune after flowering to encourage new blooms and maintain shape.
Pro Tip
Use well-draining soil and full sun for the best flowering performance.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Water deeply during dry spells 🌱
- Prune in late winter or early spring
- Apply compost annually for healthy growth
Don't
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Don’t prune in late summer or fall
- Skip fertilizing during dormancy
Seasonal Care Calendar
| Task | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadhead | ||||||||||||
| 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
Evil Ways Butterfly Bush questions
What zones can Evil Ways Butterfly Bush grow in?
Evil Ways 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 Evil Ways Butterfly Bush deer resistant?
Yes — Evil Ways Butterfly Bush is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.
When does Evil Ways Butterfly Bush bloom?
Evil Ways Butterfly Bush typically blooms in late summer through early fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Evil Ways Butterfly Bush need full sun?
Evil Ways Butterfly Bush does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.
Is Evil Ways Butterfly Bush drought tolerant?
Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Evil Ways 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
Butterfly Haven Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Haven'
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