Buddleia davidii 'Asian Moon'

Butterfly Bush

Tips for Homeowners:

Cut back early in the spring which will develop a bushier plant and will also serve to increase flower production. In order to optimize on flower production it is necessary to remove spent flowers.

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An exciting new variety of Butterfly Bush with sterile flowers that bloom longer because they don't go to seed, but they still attract butterflies.

  • Sterile variety
  • Blue/purple fragrant flowers
  • 4 to 6-inch panicles

Ideal for the perennial border, as hedge or for naturalizing.

Height: 3-7 ft
Spread: 3-7 ft
Zone: 5-10
Color: Blue

Interesting Notes about Butterfly Bush:

The honey-scented fragrance of the Butterfly Bush draws the butterfly to the delicious rewards of the nectar.  Hummingbirds delight in the same, but are initially attracted to the plant by color like red or yellow.  The Butterfly Bush is one of many excellent choices for drawing insects and birds and as in life it is important to create balance so that all who inhabit benefit.  Some of the hybrids currently available have either reduced fertility or the seeds produced are sterile which help to reduce the colonizing nature of this perennial.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Naturalizing
  • Fragrant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Cold Tolerant
  • Specimen
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance

Foliage Color:

  • Gray
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Humming-birds

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water