Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This mounding elegant Butterfly bush is an addition you are going to want to add to your landscape. The Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush has bright purple flowers and blooms for a long time. It is tolerant to heat and has fragrant flowers. This plant is resistant to deer and other pests.
The Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush has deep green foliage. It grows bright purple flowers. Those blooms are fragrant and will bring pollinators and birds to your yard. Flowering season begins in the summer and lasts through fall. This butterfly bush boasts a compact mounding habit that will reach four to five feet tall and wide. Use for its cut flowers, border planting, mass planting, screening, or as a focal point.
Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush Care
The Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush needs to be planted in full sun for best results. Soil needs to be well drained and fertile. Water your plant regularly during the first season to help it grow deep and strong roots. Once established, frequency can be reduced. Apply fertilizer in the spring. Pruning should take place in late fall or early spring. Trim spent blooms to encourage continuous blooming.
Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush Spacing
Proper spacing for your plant is imperative. It ensures your plant can grow and provide best results. The Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush should be spaced four to five feet, center on center.
Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Violet |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height: 3 Feet |
| Spread: 3 Feet |
| Habit: Compact |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Rebloomer, Attracts Butterflies |
| Scientific Name: Buddleia 'PDSI-1' |
| Common Name: Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- BUDUV
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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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 ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| 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.
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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