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Buddleia x weyeriana 'Honeycomb'
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We have four butterfly bushes
, Buddleia davidii., in the Arboretum's Butterfly Garden. All produce masses of arching flowers that attract butterflies, bees, lady beetles, and even hummingbirds. Ours grow from 4 feet tall (Lo and Behold 'Blue Chip') to 8 feet plus ('Black Knight'). They do best in full sun with well-drained soil. Blooms occur on new growth, so ours are cut back to about knee high in the spring. Blooming will continue until frost if faded blooms are removed.
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Buddleia davidii 'White Profusion' |
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Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight' |
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Buddleia davidii 'Blue Chip' |