- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 4-5 Feet Tall
- Spread 4-5 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
If you’re looking for a thriller with a long-lasting bloom, the Miss Violet Butterfly Bush could be the perfect choice! Affectionately known as “Miss Violet”, these bushes are drought-tolerant and have quite the aromatic presence. In addition to bringing vibrant color to any landscape design, the Miss Violet is known to attract other visitors such as hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
Topping out between 4’-5’ in height, the Miss Violet is typically equal in girth, spreading to 4’-5’. These bushes have an extended bloom period, which ranges from summer through the fall. Expect to see deep purple flowers to go alongside muted green foliage. The bush is also deciduous, which means the Miss Violet’s leaves will fall off every fall and come back in the spring. Accompanying the bush’s brilliant color is the fragrance, which adds an additional layer of depth to the landscape plan. For best use, utilize this bush as a thriller in a container or as a border plant.
Miss Violet Butterfly Bush Care
Winter-hardy and summer-tolerant, the Miss Violet can be grown in a variety of climate zones. As long as these bushes are planted in full sun and given an adequate amount of water, they’re able to thrive in most soil conditions. However, for optimal growth, hotter areas are ideal. In extreme heat, be sure to increase the watering schedule, as drought-resistant doesn’t equate to being drought-proof.
Miss Violet Butterfly Bush Spacing
Allow 4’-5’ in between each Miss Violet bush. Planting these bushes too closely together can create significant growth issues.
Interesting Fact - This plant is sometimes called "summer lilac" instead of a "butterfly bush."
Buddleia x 'Miss Violet' Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
Flower Color(s): Purple |
Bloom Period: Summer through Fall |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Exposure: Full Sun |
Height: 4-5 Feet |
Spread: 4-5 Feet |
Spacing: 4-5 Feet |
Habit: Mounded |
Blooms On: New Wood |
Watering: Average |
Shrub Type: Deciduous |
Type: Non-invasive |
Scientific Name: Buddleia x 'Miss Violet' USPP 28,448 |
Common Name: Miss Violet Butterfly Bush |
Other Names: Summer Lilac |
Brand: Proven Winners ColorChoice® |
- SKU:
- BUDMV
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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