- These non-spreading buddleia have no observable viable seed
- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
- Mature Spread 2 - 3 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 11
The charming Li'l Coconut™ Butterfly Bush boasts beautiful flowers and continues to put on a floral display from spring through fall. The Buddleia davidii Butterfly Candy™ 'Lil' Coconut'™ has white flowers that bloom in cone-shaped flower clusters. The flowers bloom in ascending order, working their way from the bottom to the tip of the cone-shaped panicles. Green ovate foliage gives the plant a full and lush appearance.
This butterfly bush has an upright growth habit and works wonderfully in a mixed bed or border. Create a flowering hedge along a walkway or outdoor entertaining space. The flowers are showy, but also fragrant, so feature this beauty in a high-traffic area where the flowers can be enjoyed entirely. The Li'l Coconut™ Butterfly Bush thrives in heat and looks amazing as the summer temperature soars. Grow this shrub in zones 4 through 11.
Li'l Coconut™ Butterfly Bush Care
Plant the Li'l Coconut™ Butterfly Bush in full sun. This plant is not picky about soil, but a fertile, moist soil that promotes drainage is ideal. Keep the soil evenly moist and avoid overly wet or dry conditions. Fertilize annually each spring to encourage growth and help the plant set plenty of blooms.
Remove dead or damaged growth in the spring and prune to shape. Trim spent blooms to extend the bloom season.
Li'l Coconut™ Butterfly Bush Spacing
The Li'l Coconut™ Butterfly Bush stands 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart to create a dense planting.
Li'l Coconut™ Butterfly Bush Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 11 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet |
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
Habit: Clumping, Upright |
Flower Color(s): White |
Flower Description: White Shades |
Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
Foliage Type: Semi-Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Green Shades |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest, 3 Season Interest |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Heat |
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Hedges & Privacy |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
Brand: |
Common Name: Li'l Coconut™ Butterfly Bush |
Other Name(s): Summer Lilac |
Scientific Name: Buddleia davidii Butterfly Candy™ 'Lil' Coconut'™ |
- SKU:
- LCBBS
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.

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

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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