Li'l Lavender Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'BotEx 004'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 2 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level. |
| Chilling hours | 1000 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2025 |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-draining, sandy or loamy. |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-10 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Silver-green |
| Bloom | Lavender, Light purple |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in summer. |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Coneflower, Salvia, Lavender, Black-eyed Susan |
Where it came from
| Grower | Sunset Plant Collection |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water regularly during the first growing season. Add a layer of mulch around the base.
Maintenance
Prune lightly in early spring before new growth appears. Deadhead spent flowers.
Cleanup
Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Notes
Compact habit from the Butterfly Candy series. Ideal for containers and small spaces.