How to Grow and Care for Butterfly bush

Butterfly bush, also known as Summer lilac, Orange-eye butterfly bush, Orange eye

Butterfly bush is a robust and low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. A special care point for butterfly bush is regular pruning to promote healthy growth and prevent it from becoming invasive. Watering can be moderate as butterfly bush is drought-tolerant once established, making it an easy-to-care-for addition to many gardens.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Butterfly bush

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-8
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	7-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Butterfly bush

Butterfly bush 'Empire Blue'

The butterfly bush 'Empire Blue' is a butterfly bush cultivar from the figwort family. This perennial can reach a height of 1.5 m. It has the ability to attract bees and butterflies. Its light purple and orange flowers help distinguish it from other butterfly bushes. When proper care is given, it can live for up to twenty years making it a good investment for gardeners.

Butterfly bush 'Buzz Ivory'

Butterfly bush 'Buzz Ivory' is a Butterfly bush bred specially for gardens due to its compact size and ease of growth. This butterfly and bee-attracting plant (Buzz) does indeed have an ivory-colored flower brush that blooms profusely over a long flowering period.

Butterfly bush 'White Profusion'

The butterfly bush 'White Profusion' is a cultivar from the figwort family, named for the white flowers that bloom in abundance on this variety. This butterfly bush is favored in flower arrangements. This bush received a merit award from the Royal Horticultural Society. has the ability to attract bees and butterflies and is easy to care for. It spreads quickly and can be invasive.

Butterfly bush 'Pink Delight'

The butterfly bush 'Pink Delight' is a cultivar from the figwort family and is a species of the butterfly bush. This plant spreads quickly and some US states have declared it a weed. This particular cultivar gets its name for its delightful pink color. It is favored in flower arrangements, and when planted in the garden can attract bees and butterflies.

Butterfly bush 'Blue Chip'

The gracefully arched branches of the butterfly bush 'Blue Chip' are filled with tiny four-petaled lavender flowers. A point of bright orange at the center attracts butterflies to adore these beautiful bushes. This hybrid of B. 'Honeycomb’ by B. ‘Nanho Purple’ and B. lindleyana are best in small gardens and near other shrubs that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

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Butterfly bush is distinguished by its hardy, cane-like growth and the capacity to flourish with new blooms from summer until the first frost. This shrub is characterized by its opposing, simple leaves which are notably tomentose, having a fuzzy underside. The leaves typically arrange themselves oppositely along the stems. A striking feature is its terminal inflorescences, forming in showy panicles. These clusters of flowers can drastically enhance the visual appeal of the plant. Pruning in late winter encourages optimal flowering.