- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2-3 Feet
- Mature Width 3-3.5
- Growing Zones 5-9
Lo and Behold 'Purple Haze' Butterfly Bush loads all of the benefits of a butterfly bush into a smaller package, plus it's sterile. Since Lo and Behold does not set seed, it can't become invasive, a problem in some areas of the country with older butterfly bush (Buddleia) varieties. Now that we have that out of the way, think about this butterfly magnet as the prettiest ground cover you could have in zones 5 through 9. It will bloom all summer and into fall, attracting birds, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.
Lo and Behold 'Purple Haze' grows shorter and wider than most upright butterfly bushes, so it also can form a low border in the landscape, with several planted near one another. Its fragrant, purple-blue flowers form in summer in long-cone-shaped bursts of color. Yet another bonus? Butterfly bushes need no deadheading; the flowers keep forming all season. And once the shrub is established, it can handle drought and keep on flowering.
Lo and Behold Purple Haze Butterfly Bush Care
Plant your Lo and Behold 'Purple Haze' Butterfly Bush in full sun and soil that drains well. Each spring, prune the branches down to where you see new leaves forming, fairly close to the ground. Water it a little more in the first year. That's all you have to do to keep your butterfly bush healthy and bringing in monarchs and other butterflies.
Lo and Behold Purple Haze Butterfly Bush Spacing
For a garden or landscape border, plant your Lo and Behold 'Purple Haze' shrubs 3 to 3.5 feet apart from one center to another.
Interesting Facts - This plant is sometimes called "summer lilac" instead of a "butterfly bush."
Buddleia x 'Purple Haze' Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Bloom Period: Summer through Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 2-3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 3-3.5 Feet |
| Mature Spacing: 4-5 Feet |
| Habit: Spreading |
| Blooms On: New Wood |
| Watering: Average |
| Shrub Type: Deciduous |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Resists: Deer |
| Type: Non-invasive |
| Uses: Groundcover, Landscape |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Scientific Name: Buddleia x USPP 24,514 |
| Common Name: Lo and Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush |
| Other Names: Summer Lilac |
| Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- BUDPHQT
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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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Shipping
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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.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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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
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations