Buddleia 'Ultra Violet'
Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush
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.