Butterfly Candy Li'l Taffy Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 2-3 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000+ |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2025 |
| Bed | Jason's Terrace |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-draining, sandy or loamy |
| 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 | Pink |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Rosemary, Sage, Thyme |
Where it came from
| Grower | Sunset Plant Collection |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Place in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Reduce watering once established as it is water-wise.
Maintenance
Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Minimal pruning is required due to its compact habit.
Cleanup
Cut back by 1/3 or down to the ground in early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and maximum blooms.
Notes
Super compact, freely reblooming butterfly bush from the Butterfly Candy series. Perfect for containers and small-scale gardens.