Deepest blue-black flowers. Butterfly bush is an excellent perennial for months of color from early summer into fall. Buddleia carries dense, arching cones of fragrant flowers over deciduous, sometimes semi-evergreen foliage.
Tray Size: 50 plants Common Name: Butterfly bush USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 10 Mature Height: 84 inches Color: Purple Exposure: Full Sun
Plugs per Tray 50. Depth 2.31". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 4.64 Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights) Soil PH: 5.8-6.2 Soil EC: 1.8-2.2 Finish Time for Spring Sale: 10 - 12 weeks Growing Info: Pinch 1-2 times after transplant. Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N Moisture Level: Grow plants on the dry side. Watch for Pest and Disease: Aphids, spider mites, root rot, scab Vernalization Requirements: Not required. Supplemental Lighting: None required. Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed. Day Length: Long Day Other: None