Butterfly Bush "Butterfly Gold" (Buddleia butterfly gold) $14.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 5-9 • Height: 5-6 feet • Spread: 4-5 feet
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-October) • Colors: Yellow-gold • Flower Size: 6-8 inch panicles
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 4-5 feet apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Butterflies: Major nectar source • Hummingbirds: Regular visitor • Native Bees: Nectar plant • Moths: Evening nectar source
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back to 12 inches • Summer: Deadhead for continued bloom • Fall: Light pruning if needed • Winter: Mulch in cold zones
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Lantana
Salvia
Verbena
Zinnia
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Long blooming period • Fast growing • Honey-scented flowers • Heat tolerant • Compact variety
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after frost. Provide good air circulation and well-draining soil.