Blue Chip Dwarf Summer Lilac
Buddleja Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip' P.P.# 19,991
This breakthrough selection has all the fragrance and butterfly appeal of traditional varieties in a small, easy to maintain package. In most climates, Blue Chip stays under three feet tall without any pruning, and blooms continuously from mid-summer to mid-fall. It is sterile and will not set seedlings. Great for borders and perennial beds. Evergreen in mild climates; perfect for season-long annual color in colder winter areas.
| Synonym: | Buddleia, Butterfly Bush |
| Key feature: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Requires regular watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide; may grow slightly larger in warmer regions. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer to mid-fall |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 7441 |
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Care Information
Prefers well-drained soil. Treat like a perennial in the north; cut back in winter or early spring. Apply controlled-release fertilizer in spring.
History
Gold Medal, Plantarium; 2010 'Showstopper Plant' from the NC Cooperative Extension Service; Bronze Medal, Green for Life, Poland
Videos Featuring the Blue Chip Dwarf Summer Lilac
Butterfly Bush (01:53)
Two fantastic Butterfly Bushes (or Buddleia), Lo & Behold and Miss...
This breakthrough selection has all the fragrance and butterfly appeal of traditional varieties in a small, easy to maintain package. In most climates, Blue Chip stays under three feet tall without any pruning, and blooms continuously from mid-summer to mid-fall. It is sterile and will not set seedlings. Great for borders and perennial beds. Evergreen in mild climates; perfect for season-long annual color in colder winter areas.
Care Information
Prefers well-drained soil. Treat like a perennial in the north; cut back in winter or early spring. Apply controlled-release fertilizer in spring.
History
Gold Medal, Plantarium; 2010 'Showstopper Plant' from the NC Cooperative Extension Service; Bronze Medal, Green for Life, Poland
| Synonym: | Buddleia, Butterfly Bush |
| Key feature: | Attracts Butterflies |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Requires regular watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide; may grow slightly larger in warmer regions. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Flower attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer to mid-fall |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 7441 |
