- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 10 Feet
- Mature Spread 5 - 8 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
Make your space a hot spot for butterflies with the Honeycomb Butterfly Bush or Buddleja x weyeriana 'Honeycomb’. Tiny golden-yellow flowers have an orange eye that adds an unexpected pop of color from summer through fall. The flowers bloom in cymes, cone-shaped clusters at a stem's end. The well-branched form allows for multiple flower clusters on one main stem. Silvery-green foliage fills the spaces around flowers, giving the shrub a full appearance.
Plant the Honeycomb Butterfly Bush in a row, creating a hedge or privacy screen. Add to a mixed bed in need of some bright yellow flowers. Trim the stems to display the flowers in an arrangement. This plant is a natural fit in a butterfly garden, but also attracts hummingbirds and bees. This low-maintenance shrub is drought and heat tolerant for added versatility in hot climates. The Honeycomb Butterfly Bush is deer resistant, making it a good pick for areas prone to damage from foraging animals. Grow this butterfly bush in zones 4 through 9.
Honeycomb Butterfly Bush Care
Plant the Honeycomb Butterfly Bush in a spot that receives full sun. This shrub can handle part shade but may set fewer blooms. The soil must be well drained, and preferably rich and moist. New plants need consistent water, while established plants only need water during an extended hot and dry period. Apply a slow-release fertilizer each spring.
In fall, avoid cutting back the shrub and apply a thick layer of mulch to insulate the roots from cold weather. Trim growth to a foot above ground level in early spring when new green buds appear.
Honeycomb Butterfly Bush Spacing
Mature Honeycomb Butterfly Bushes stand 6 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide. Space plants about 5 feet apart to create a full and dense wall of flowers.
Honeycomb Butterfly Bush Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 5 - 8 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 8 Feet |
| Habit: Spreading, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: Golden Yellow Blooms |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Honeycomb Butterfly Bush |
| Other Name(s): Summer Lilac |
| Scientific Name: Buddleia davidii Honeycomb |
- SKU:
- 123PLA0036-npn
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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