Buddleia davidii 'Dark Dynasty'

Butterfly Bush


Image courtesy of Walters Gardens

  • Dark royal purple flower average 6-12 inches long
  • Compact size
  • Fragrant
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Summer
Summer



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Buddleias should be planted in a full sun location with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. In northern winters, most of the wood will die. Cut deadwood in the spring. Very late to break dormancy in the spring.

Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Spacing: 3-4 ft
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Fragrant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Focal Point
  • Border or Bed

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water