Buddleia 'Ultra Violet'

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Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush

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Information by: Sunset Western Garden Collection Photographer: Sunset Western Garden Col

Description

Miniature butterfly bush. Stays compact, but still attracts all the pollinators. Violet colored flowers bloom from late spring to frost or late fall. Heat tolerant, blooming machine. Deciduous. It has a clumping habit. It does best in full sun, growing at a moderate rate to 3' tall and wide. It's not particular about soil and needs moderate amount of water. Fertilize in spring and deadhead in fall. This attractive plant is great for cut flowers and is deer resistant.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Violet

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.