Professional Growing Information These are terrible. They didn't flower well the first year. The second year they were smaller in size and had very few flowers. They were planted in spring, in full sun and had good drainage.
Lo & Behold® 'Lilac Chip' Butterfly Bush Buddleia x
Exposure
- Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height
18" - 2'
Spread
2' - 3'
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Details
Features
Soft lavender-pink flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. Reblooms until frost. Dwarf. Deer-resistant.
Fragrant FlowerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingFall InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:ButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerSmall or MiniatureCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 24 InchesSpacing:24 - 36 InchesSpread:24 - 30 InchesFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:LavenderFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunMaintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallBloom Time:Mid FallHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageUses:LandscapeUses Notes:A good groundcover for mass plantings; perennial gardens; mixed borders.
Maintenance Notes:Get all the details you need to grow butterfly bush like an expert in our Ultimate Guide to Butterfly Bush.
Fun Facts:This non-invasive variety is approved for sale in Oregon and Washington, though it will be called a "summer lilac" instead of a "butterfly bush."
Lo & Behold® 'Lilac Chip' Buddleia x USPP 24,016, Can 4,663 -
5 Reviews
5343212Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
Connie, Michigan, United States, 24 weeks ago
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I have 3 that are a couple years old. Cut them to the ground in early spring and enjoy! Nothing short of amazing. Zone 5b.
Jimmie, 9 years ago -
Extremely disappointed. Was beautiful for the first summer. Never grew back. Was in a perfect sunny location. Also disappointed I can't read others comments.
Margo Pfeiff, Quebec, Canada, 9 years ago
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1 Recipe
- Butterfly HeavenRECIPE
Sun24"Pot SizeWatch Laura from Garden Answer create this recipe.What you'll need:
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