With masses of blooms that come in long, spiked trusses as well as a variety of colors from white, pink and yellow to blue and purple, the butterfly bush blooms from summer to fall and creates a wonderful attraction for butterflies. The popularity of butterfly bushes is no surprise as they are beautiful, easy to grow and require minimal day-to-day care. They're also resistant to insects, drought, and stress. Butterfly bushes usually grow around 5 to 7 feet tall which makes it a fantastic statement shrub to plant at the back of landscapes.
Butterfly bushes are tough plants that tolerate a wide variety of conditions. They prefer medium moisture in well-drained soil with full sun. It is low-maintenance with the only requirement being dead-heading and annual pruning in later winter to encourage flowers and a compact shape. Seed pods develop when the flower clusters are left on the plant. When the pods mature and release their seeds, weedy young plants emerge. The seedlings should be removed as soon as possible.
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