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Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Buddaplav' PPAF
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh da-VID-ee-eye
SKU #46075
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A compact version of a garden favorite. Light purple flowers begin blooming in early summer and continue reblooming into the fall. New flowers hide the older, spent blooms, reducing the need for deadheading. Great for sunny shrub borders. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer into fall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Small Spaces |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Tickseed (Coreopsis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring. |
Details
| Description | A compact version of a garden favorite. Light purple flowers begin blooming in early summer and continue reblooming into the fall. New flowers hide the older, spent blooms, reducing the need for deadheading. Great for sunny shrub borders. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early summer into fall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Small Spaces |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Tickseed (Coreopsis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush produce flowers?
Early summer into fall.
Is Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush evergreen or deciduous?
Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush?
Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush grow?
Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush?
Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush in my landscape?
Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush is suitable for: Border, Small Spaces.
What color are Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush flowers?
Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush?
Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush?
Good companion plants for Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush include: Tickseed (Coreopsis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Salvia (Salvia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia).
How do I care for Dapper® Lavender Butterfly Bush?
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.