Butterfly Candy™ 'Lil Lavender'™ Butterfly Bush

Butterfly Candy™ 'Lil' Lavender'™ (Buddleia davidii)

Soothing lavender-blue blooms with sweet honey fragrance from late spring through frost—a compact butterfly magnet that thrives on minimal care.

Plant Highlights

• Type: Deciduous flowering shrub / Compact butterfly bush
• Light: Full sun (6+ hours) / Tolerates part sun
• Water: Moderate during establishment—drought tolerant once established
• Temperature: Hardy in zones 5–11 / Cold tolerant to -20°F; heat tolerant to 100°F+
• Growth: 2–3 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide / Fast-growing; reaches mature size in 1–2 seasons
• Pet Safe: Yes—non-toxic to dogs and cats
• Origin: Butterfly Candy™ Series / South Alabama Nursery

Why You'll Love It

• Lavender-blue spikes with sweet honey fragrance bloom nonstop from late spring through first frost
• Irresistible to monarchs, swallowtails, and hummingbirds—deer and rabbits leave it alone
• Compact 2–3 ft habit fits borders, containers, walkways, and meditation gardens without taking over

Care Tips

• Cut stems back to 12–18 inches in early spring before new growth—blooms on new wood
• Feed once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer for maximum bloom production
• Deadhead spent spikes to encourage continuous fresh blooms throughout the season

Shipping

• Ships within 1–3 business days
• Carefully packed to protect roots and foliage in transit
• Weather holds may apply during extreme heat (95°F+) or cold (34°F and below)