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
‘Sky Blue’Butterfly Bush Sky Blue
‘Deluxe’Deluxe Butterfly Bush
‘Empire Blue’Butterfly Bush Empire Blue
‘Honeycomb’Butterfly Bush Honeycomb
‘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
‘Le Petit’Le Petit Butterfly Bush
‘Potters Purple’Butterfly Bush Potters Purple
‘-in-’-in- Butterfly Bush
‘Black Knight’Black Knight Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster Blue’Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Color Crush’Color Crush Butterfly Bush
‘Pink Delight’Pink Delight Butterfly Bush
‘Magenta Darling’Magenta Darling Butterfly Bush
‘Bonnie’Bonnie Butterfly Bush
‘Blue Ribbon’Blue Ribbon Butterfly Bush
‘Blue Chip Jr’Blue Chip Jr Butterfly Bush
‘Nanho Blue’Nanho Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Pink Cascade’Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush
‘Attraction’Attraction Butterfly Bush
‘Lochinch’Lochinch Butterfly Bush
‘Harlequin’Butterfly Bush Harlequin
‘Buzz Sky Blue’Buzz Sky Blue Butterfly Bush
‘Pugster Pinker’Pugster Pinker Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Velvet’Buzz Velvet Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Magenta Improved’Buzz Magenta Improved Butterfly Bush
‘Lo Behold Pink Micro Chip’Lo & Behold Pink Micro Chip Butterfly Bush
‘Dartmoor’Butterfly Bush Dartmoor
‘Miss Ruby’Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush
‘Ruby Chip’Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush
‘Buzz Purple’Buzz Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Nanho Purple’Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush
‘Purple Haze’Butterfly Bush Purple Haze
‘Buzz Midnight’Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush
‘Prince Charming’Butterfly Bush Prince Charming
‘Pugster White’Pugster White Butterfly Bush
‘Royal Red’Royal Red Butterfly Bush
‘Polka Dot’Polka Dot 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
‘Dapper Pink’Dapper Pink Buddleia
‘Funky Fuchsia’Funky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush
‘Buddaplav’Dapper Lavender Butterfly Bush
‘Dapconwhi’Dapconwhi Butterfly Bush
The Story
Plant Bio
Buddleia davidii 'White Ball' is a deciduous shrub known for its rounded, bushy habit and clusters of fragrant, white, butterfly-attracting flowers that bloom in summer, complemented by narrow, gray-green foliage.
This cultivar is distinguished by its compact, spherical flower heads, making it particularly suitable for small gardens and containers, with excellent nectar production for pollinators.
Uses & Benefits:
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Shrub
Height
48 inches
Width
36 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Water
Moderate
Humidity
Average
Lifespan
Perennial
Native To
China and Japan
Toxicity
Non-toxic to humans and pets
Bloom period
Mid-summer – Late summer
In flower about 2 months of the year
Planting
How to Grow
- Tuck well-draining soil around roots
- Plant in full sun for best blooms
- Water regularly during first growing season
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Divide every 3-4 years for vigorous growth
Pro Tip
Choose a sunny, well-drained spot for best flowering performance.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Water deeply during dry spells 🌱
- Prune to shape after flowering
- Fertilize in early spring with balanced fertilizer
- Mulch to retain soil moisture
Don't
- Over-prune in late winter ❌
- Allow soil to become waterlogged ❌
- Neglect pruning after bloom ❌
- Plant in shady areas ❌
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
White Ball Butterfly Bush questions
What zones can White Ball Butterfly Bush grow in?
White Ball Butterfly Bush is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.
Is White Ball Butterfly Bush deer resistant?
Not reliably. Deer may browse White Ball Butterfly Bush, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.
When does White Ball Butterfly Bush bloom?
White Ball 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 White Ball Butterfly Bush need full sun?
White Ball Butterfly Bush does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.
Is White Ball Butterfly Bush drought tolerant?
Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), White Ball 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 Haven Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Haven'
Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Hot Raspberry'
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Grow White Ball Butterfly Bush with confidence
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