The True Blue Butterfly Bush is a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color and a delightful fragrance to your garden. With its striking, deep blue blooms, it is a magnet for butterflies and other pollinators, making it a perfect addition to any pollinator-friendly garden. This hardy shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and its low-maintenance nature makes it an excellent choice for adding a splash of color to beds, borders, and containers.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
Zones 5 - 10 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer, Fall |
Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spacing |
4' - 6' (ft) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Heat |
Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
True Blue Butterfly Bush | Buddleja x 'Bostulu' PP #25,708, Buddleia davidii 'True Blue' || The True Blue Butterfly Bush is a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color and a delightful fragrance to your garden. With its striking, deep blue blooms, it is a magnet for butterflies and other pollinators, making it a perfect addition to any pollinator-friendly garden. This hardy shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and its low-maintenance nature makes it an excellent choice for adding a splash of color to beds, borders, and containers.
Full Sun,
Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers