Category Archives: Butterfly Bush

Butterfly Bush

With a name like Butterfly Bush, you can look forward to a plant that will be appealing to butterflies. It is a well-known bush with large, drooping spikes of small, purple (or sometimes white) flowers closely grouped. The flowers of Butterfly Bushes have a sweet honey fragrance that is brightest at midday. The pleasant aroma attracts a wide range of butterflies, insects, birds, and gardeners. As a result, many people enjoy growing them in their garden as a vibrant addition.

Common name: Butterfly bush
Botanical name: Buddleja davidii 
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant type: Shrub, perennial
Hardiness zones: 5 - 9 (USDA)
Mature size: 3 - 12 ft. tall, 3 - 8 ft. wide
Bloom time: Summer
Native area: Asia

Types of Butterfly Bush
Ivory

Ivory Butterfly Bush

Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler Butterfly Bush

Honeycomb Butterfly Bush

Honeycomb Butterfly Bush

Blue Chip Butterfly Bush

Blue Chip Butterfly Bush

Black Knight Butterfly Bush

Black Knight Butterfly Bush

Kaleidoscope Bicolor

Kaleidoscope Bicolor Butterfly Bush