Lo & Behold® Ice Chip Butterfly Bush
Buddleja x 'Ice Chip' PP #24,015; CPBR #4664
Pronunciation: BUD-lee-uh
SKU #08081
| Description | Pure white flowers jump against a backdrop of compact mounds of silvery foliage. This new addition to the Lo & Behold® series will bloom continuously from summer to fall without deadheading! The fragrant bloom spikes attract butterflies. Dwarf, spreading habit makes it the perfect ground covering plant. Sterile; will not set seedlings. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Mid summer through mid fall. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and 24 to 30 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| 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, Ground Cover |
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| Design Ideas | Plant in mass to create a beautiful silvery ground cover. The white flowers work well with most other flower colors, making it a nice addition to established perennial gardens and mixed borders. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Care | Provide well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule the first growing season to develop a deep, extensive root system. Treat like a perennial in the north; cut back in winter or early spring. In warmer climates plants may require occasional moderate pruning to maintain the desired compact growth. Apply controlled-release fertilizer in spring. |
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| Lore | Due to it's sterile, non-invasive trait, this selection has been approved by the ODA for production, marketing, and landscape use in Oregon, making 'Ice Chip' one of the few cultivars (along with 'Purple Haze', 'Blue Chip' and 'Lilac Chip') available to growers and consumers in Oregon. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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