Buddleja, Butterfly Bush, Orange-eye Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac 'Bonnie'

Bred by Michael Dirr and named for his wife.

This species isn't long-lived (usually under 10 years). Hard pruning (to 6") ...Read Moreannually in early spring helps it renew itself and improves bloom.

All B. davdii cultivars require weekly deadheading for them to look and bloom its best.

Butterfly bushes may be good nectar sources for adult butterflies, but they are not food sources for the caterpillars of any Lepidoptera native to the continental US.

In some places, B. davidii can be an invasive weed: England, France, New Zealand, and the states of Oregon and Washington. It has naturalized in eastern N. America but is not considered invasive there. Recent cultivars are usually selected for dramatically reduced fertility.This species has naturalized along the west coast of N. America from BC to Califolia, and also in 17 eastern states.

Zone 9 Florida: from what I hear most budleia don't last very long in our area. I have grown this plant for 9 years and is still a bloo...Read Moremer. However is doesn't grow like buddleia in cooler climates, not as robust. For Florida this is the ONE.

Buddleia davidii 'Bonnie' BUTTERFLY BUSH Dec (z5) (Fra,Cut,Bfly)
This new fragrant selection sports masses of soft lavender flwrs....Read More S/Med