Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush

Southern Living Plants

$71.99
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$71.99
  • USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
  • Height 3 Feet Tall
  • Spread 3 Feet Wide
  • Light Requirement is Full Sun

This mounding elegant Butterfly bush is an addition you are going to want to add to your landscape. Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush has vivid purple blooms and a generous flowering season. 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 produces blooms that are a vibrant purple color. 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. During first season water regularly to ensure your plant develops a deep and strong root system. 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:
05243FL

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

4.5" Pot
 Also Know 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

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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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The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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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

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Ultra Violet Butterfly Bush Show Reviews

  • 5
    i love its vibrant blooms

    Posted by Pamela Jennings on Dec 12, 2021

    I am so happy with my purchase. It was love at first sight and I was so excited to see the vibrant blooms and the butterflies the flowers brought to my garden. Thanks Plant Addicts!