Buddleia Dark Dynasty

Monarch® Series Butterfly Bush
$19.95 ea.
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Supports Migrating Monarch Butterflies
Midnight violet-purple fragrant flowers burst into bloom in the late summer heat when other perennials are beginning to fade. This honey-scented, heavily flowering compact shrub is a magnet for hummingbirds and bees too! Buddleia Dark Dynasty with its smaller stature fits easily into urban gardens. Introduced by Walters Gardens, the Monarch® Series of Butterfly Bushes furnish long-blooming, large panicles of intense color for the late summer garden. Glorious summer color on fast-growing plants. Quite drought tolerant once established in the landscape.

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Code BUDD

Patent PP27,834

Plant Type Shrubs

Species

Height Medium 3'

Spacing Plant 3 1/2' apart

Bloom Time Late Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 5-10

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Long-Blooming
  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Good for Hedge
  • Humidity Tolerant
  • OK in Containers

Buddleia General Information

Buddleia are fragrant, long-blooming, attractive to beneficial pollinators and also quite deer resistant. This Buddleia is restricted from Oregon and Washington. Buddleias are shipped during our spring shipping season only. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Buddleia Plant Care

Very late to break dormancy in spring. May die back to ground in northern climates. Blooms on new wood. Heavy pruning is not needed, but may be trimmed in spring after new growth emerges, if desired. Grow in full sun with well-drained soil.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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