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Lo & Behold® Blue Chip Dwarf Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x 'Blue Chip' PP #19,991
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh
SKU #07441
This breakthrough selection has all the fragrance and butterfly appeal of traditional varieties in a small, easy to maintain package. Blue Chip stays under 3 feet without any pruning in most climates, but may reach up to 6 feet in warmer areas. It blooms continuously from mid-summer to mid-fall and is sterile so will not set seedlings. Great for borders and perennial beds. Evergreen in mild climates; perfect for season-long annual color in colder winter areas.
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide in most climates but up to 6 ft. in warmer regions.
We no longer grow this plant
| Bloom Time | Mid summer to first frost. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, 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, Container |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. 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. |
| History | Gold Medal, Plantarium; 2010 'Showstopper Plant' from the NC Cooperative Extension Service; Bronze Medal, Green for Life, Poland |
Details
| Bloom Time | Mid summer to first frost. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, 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, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. 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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History
| History | Gold Medal, Plantarium; 2010 'Showstopper Plant' from the NC Cooperative Extension Service; Bronze Medal, Green for Life, Poland |
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We no longer grow this plant
We no longer grow this plant
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.