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Discover the Butterfly Candy™ Collection — Pollinator Favorites in a Compact Size
Turn your garden into a pollinator paradise with the Butterfly Candy™ series of dwarf butterfly bushes. These compact, easy-care plants bloom nonstop from summer through fall, offering bright color and irresistible fragrance in a smaller size that fits any landscape, patio, or container.
Why Gardeners Love the Butterfly Candy™ Collection:
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Compact Size, Big Impact: Each variety grows just 2–3 feet tall and wide—perfect for small garden beds, borders, or pots.
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Pollinator Magnet: Hummingbirds and butterflies can’t resist the fragrant, nectar-rich blooms.
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Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to grow in full sun with well-drained soil.
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Continuous Blooms: These bushes flower repeatedly from mid-summer to frost without deadheading.
Meet the Butterfly Candy™ Stars:
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Li’l Raspberry™ – Deep raspberry-pink blooms with a rich, saturated color that pops in the landscape. Great for high-contrast planting.
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Li’l Lavender – Soft purple blooms with a classic butterfly bush scent. A calming presence in mixed borders or container displays.
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Li’l Coconut – Creamy white flowers that add elegance and glow beautifully at dusk. Ideal for moon gardens or minimalist designs.
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Li’l Taffy – Sweet pink blooms with a hint of whimsy. Adds cheerful color and blends beautifully with pastels or bright summer tones.
Planting Tips:
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Choose a sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct light.
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Space 2–3 feet apart or plant in individual containers.
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Water regularly after planting until established—then they’re quite drought tolerant.
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Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth and blooms.
Butterfly Candy™ Collection Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| 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): Pink, Purple, White, Raspberry |
| Flower Description: Clusters of bright, fragrant blooms in a range of colors depending on variety |
| Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous to Semi-Evergreen (depending on zone) |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Medium to dark green lance-shaped leaves |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3-Season Interest |
| Watering: Low to Average Once Established |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller (can also be used as a stand-alone feature) |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Small Garden Beds, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Compact Size, Fragrant Flowers, Attracts Pollinators, Reblooming |
| Brand: Butterfly Candy |
| Common Name: Butterfly Candy™ Butterfly Bush (Li’l Taffy™, Li’l Coconut, Li’l Raspberry™, Li’l Lavender) |
| Other Name(s): Summer Lilac |
| Scientific Name: Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Candy™ Series) |
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2025 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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