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Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x 'Purple Haze' PP #24,514
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh
SKU #07741
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and 3 to 3 1/2 ft. wide.
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| Description | This easy-care, dwarf shrub has a unique, horizontal, low spreading habit with feathery, deep green leaves and showy spikes of dark purple-blue flowers that radiate outward and downward. Blooms continuously from summer to fall. A newer selection from the Lo & Behold® series of compact, eco-friendly Buddlejas, it is perfect for massing in borders, and a must for the butterfly garden! Will not produce unwanted seedlings. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, 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, Hedge |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive 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 | Developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of NC State University. A complex hybrid with parentage of: B. davidii x (B. davidii x B. globosa)) x (B. davidii x (B. davidii x B. lindleyana). |
Details
| Description | This easy-care, dwarf shrub has a unique, horizontal, low spreading habit with feathery, deep green leaves and showy spikes of dark purple-blue flowers that radiate outward and downward. Blooms continuously from summer to fall. A newer selection from the Lo & Behold® series of compact, eco-friendly Buddlejas, it is perfect for massing in borders, and a must for the butterfly garden! Will not produce unwanted seedlings. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, 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, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive 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 | Developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of NC State University. A complex hybrid with parentage of: B. davidii x (B. davidii x B. globosa)) x (B. davidii x (B. davidii x B. lindleyana). |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush produce flowers?
Midsummer through fall
Is Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush evergreen or deciduous?
Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush?
Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush grow?
Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush in my landscape?
Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
What color are Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush flowers?
Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush?
Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush has Green foliage.
How do I care for Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush?
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive 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.
What is the history of Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush?
Developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of NC State University. A complex hybrid with parentage of: B. davidii x (B. davidii x B. globosa)) x (B. davidii x (B. davidii x B. lindleyana).
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. 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.