Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Are you looking for a unique butterfly bush to add to your landscape? The Lo and Behold Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush is perfect. It is a dwarf butterfly bush that is a continuous bloomer all season. It has a fragrant flower that attracts pollinators of all kinds! This butterfly bush is heat tolerant and deer resistant.
The Lo and Behold Lilac The foliage of the Lo and Behold Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush is a deep green that pairs perfectly with its fragrant lavender-pink blooms. The blooms on this butterfly bush are long lasting and continuous. It has a bloom season lasting from summer to fall. With a garden height of eighteen to twenty-four inches and a spread of twenty-four to thirty inches, this dwarf shrub with its mounded growing habit will fit perfectly into any space. Use this butterfly bush as ground cover, or for mixed border planting. It also great for mass planting or as a thriller in container planting. This perennial makes a great addition to any sun garden.
Lo and Behold Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush Care
Plant your Lo and Behold Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush in full sun. Ensure that it receives at minimum 8 hours of sun a day in cooler climates, for warmer climates minimum 6 hours of sun a day. While this butterfly bush is adaptable to all soils with varying PH, it absolutely requires well drained soil for its sensitive roots. This butterfly bush has average water needs and is drought tolerant once established. Add control released fertilizer in the spring. Pruning Lo and Behold Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush should take place in the spring once buds begin to appear. Planting should take place in the spring to mid-summer.
Lo and Behold Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush Spacing
Proper spacing and container size are important for optimal health of your butterfly bush. When planting in a container, the larger the better to ensure it has room to flourish. Spacing in your landscape should be no less than 24’ inches, center on center.
Interesting Fact(s) - This plant is sometimes called "summer lilac" instead of a "butterfly bush."
Buddleia x 'Lilac Chip' Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple, Lavender |
| Bloom Period: Summer through Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height: 1.5-2 Feet |
| Spread: 2-2.5 Feet |
| Spacing: 2-3 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Type: Non-invasive |
| Scientific Name: Buddleia x USPP 24,016 |
| Common Name: Lo and Behold® Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush |
| Other Names: Summer Lilac |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- BUDLC
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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