Planting & Care

Full sun and drainage matter more than pampering. Butterfly bush is much less forgiving of persistently wet soil than it is of ordinary summer heat. Many selections flower on new growth, so pruning as active growth begins can help keep the shrub tidy.

About This Variety

Buddleia hybrid 'PDSI-1' This exciting buddleia grows compactly in an attractive rounded shape, unlike other butterfly bushes that often become tall and lanky. Its violet blooms are a beacon for butterflies and honeybees, and Ultra Violet reblooms well from late spring into fall.