Butterfly Bush, Jr Lo&Behold
BUTTERFLY BUSH, BLUE CHIP JR LO & BEHOLD
Buddleia davidii 'Blue Chip Jr Lo & Behold'
- Height: Typically 18–24 inches tall in Michigan’s climate
- Spread: About 20–24 inches wide
- Spacing: Plant 20–24 inches apart for a refreshing, continuous display
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Deciduous
Description
Blue Chip Jr Lo & Behold Butterfly Bush presents an inspiring, compact form brimming with gorgeous lavender-blue flower spikes from mid-summer into fall. Each bloom offers a satisfying, sweet fragrance while introducing a modern splash of color to the landscape. This smaller variety fits beautifully in borders or as a textural accent among other plantings, and its deer-resistant nature makes it a reliable choice. It also thrives in containers, adding a polished focal point to decks and patios.
General Care
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct light daily) for the finest flowering.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; blending in organic matter helps boost overall structure and health.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once mature, it tolerates brief dry spells but benefits from consistent moisture in extended heat.
- Mulching: A 2–3 inch layer of mulch aids in maintaining soil moisture and moderating temperatures; keep mulch slightly away from the main stems.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring, trimming back old wood to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant blooms.
Blue Chip Jr Lo & Behold Butterfly Bush delivers a stunning, uplifting show for Michigan landscapes, offering a grand combination of fragrant flowers, compact form, and effortless, season-long interest.
