Li'l Grape butterfly bush
Buddleja 'Li''l Grape'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-36 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2025 |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, fertile soil. |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Zones | 5-10 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Grey-green |
| Bloom | Deep purple |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in summer, hardwood cuttings in autumn. |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Both |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Echinacea, Salvia, Sedum |
Where it came from
| Grower | Ball Horticultural Company |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season. Becomes drought tolerant once established.
Maintenance
Prune annually in early spring to a low framework (about 4 to 12 inches from the ground) to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant flowering.
Cleanup
Cut back heavily in early spring before new growth begins.
Notes
Part of the Butterfly Candy series. Very floriferous with a compact naturally rounded habit, ideal for containers and small gardens. Patented cultivar (PP34,515).