Butterfly Bush "Davis Mix" (Buddleia davidii mix) $14.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 5-9 • Height: 6-8 feet • Spread: 4-6 feet
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-October) • Colors: Mix of purple, pink, and white • Flower Size: 8-12 inch panicles
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 5-6 feet apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Butterflies: Major nectar source • Hummingbirds: Regular visitor • Bees: Abundant nectar • Moths: Evening nectar source
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Hard prune to 12 inches • Summer: Deadhead for continued bloom • Fall: Light pruning if needed • Winter: Mulch base in cold zones
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Zinnias
Salvias
Lantana
Verbena
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Multiple flower colors • Long blooming period • Fast growing • Honey-scented blooms • Drought tolerant once established
💚 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.