For gardeners drawn to distinctive butterfly bush varieties, Velvet Butterfly Bush is worth a closer look. Nectar-rich flower spikes turn Velvet Butterfly Bush into a lively stop for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Use Velvet Butterfly Bush as a pollinator garden, mixed border, or focal planting. Cache Valley gardeners can find Velvet Butterfly Bush at The Greenhouse Nursery in Logan, UT.
Buddleia Hybrid Buzz Series ‘Velvet’ (Velvet Butterfly Bush)
Mature Height: 3-4 feet
Mature Width: 3-4 feet
Growth Rate: Fast, often growing 24 inches or more annually.
Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Light Needs: Full sun.
Water Needs: Low to moderate. Needs well-drained soil and dislikes wet winter roots.
Flower Color: Deep velvety purple
Bloom Time: Summer through frost
Fall Color: No notable fall color



