{"title":"Butterfly Bushes","description":"\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bushes — magnets for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Buzz series, Glass Slippers, Prince Charming. Compact and rebloom all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buzz-hot-raspberry-butterfly-bush","title":"Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Raspberry-Pink Spires on a Patio-Sized Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eBuddleia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Buzz Hot Raspberry') brings bright, fragrant raspberry-pink flower spires to a compact, dwarf plant from the patio-friendly Buzz series. Blooming nonstop from midsummer to frost, it's a butterfly, bee, and hummingbird magnet for small borders and containers. In Minnesota it's at the cold edge of its range, so grow it as a die-back shrub — cut to the ground each spring — in a protected, well-drained spot in Edina, Woodbury, or Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuddleia 'Buzz Hot Raspberry'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 ft. tall and wide (often shorter with winter dieback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — marginal; grow as a die-back shrub in a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer to frost (blooms on new wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant raspberry-pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; dislikes wet, heavy soil — especially over winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarginal in the Twin Cities — usually dies back and regrows; plant in a protected, sharply drained site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio and small-space pollinator plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size shines in containers and tight borders. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny, well-drained borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms on new wood, so it flowers well even after winter dieback. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and Russian sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in late spring (May) so it establishes through the warm season. Choose the sunniest, best-drained, most sheltered spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost and grit. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch 2–3 inches deep (keep mulch off the stems). A protected site improves winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly to establish. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells only. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's marginal here (about zone 5). In the Twin Cities it usually dies back and regrows from the base — fine, since it blooms on new wood. Plant in a sheltered, sharply drained spot and mulch the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I cut it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the stems over winter, then cut back hard in spring once new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it a butterfly magnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fragrant flowers are among the best for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse butterfly bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuzz Magenta Butterfly Bush (Buddleia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A vivid magenta dwarf from the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fully hardy native pollinator partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Sage (Perovskia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy blue spires that draw the same pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a pollinator border, space plants 2–3 feet apart (they regrow to 2–4 feet each season here):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBorder Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (2–3 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of 3 in a sunny corner — or a single plant in a patio container — is enough to keep butterflies visiting all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to wake — new shoots emerge from the base in late spring after a hard spring cutback; be patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant raspberry-pink spires from midsummer on, mobbed by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps blooming right up to frost — one of the last nectar sources standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tops die back in Twin Cities cold; leave stems standing and mulch the base — it regrows from the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buzz-magenta-butterfly-bush\"\u003eBuzz Magenta Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — vivid magenta partner from the same compact series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buzz-midnight-butterfly-bush\"\u003eBuzz Midnight Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — deep violet spires for a rich color trio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnus-coneflower\"\u003eMagnus Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e — fully hardy native echinacea that feeds the same pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — upright hardy grass that gives the border winter structure the buddleia can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Buzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Buzz Hot Raspberry if you have a full-sun, sharply drained, sheltered spot — a south-facing bed, patio border, or container — and you want nonstop fragrant bloom and butterflies from midsummer to frost on a plant deer ignore. It's not a fit if you need a reliable permanent shrub: in zone 4b–5a it's marginal and usually dies to the ground each winter, and it will sulk or rot in heavy, wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315437457713,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/buzz-hot-raspberry-butterfly-bush.jpg?v=1779747492"},{"product_id":"buzz-magenta-butterfly-bush","title":"Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Magenta Spires on a Patio-Sized Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuzz Magenta Butterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eBuddleia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Buzz Magenta') lights up the border with vivid, fragrant magenta flower spires on a compact, dwarf plant from the patio-friendly Buzz series. Blooming nonstop from midsummer to frost, it's a butterfly, bee, and hummingbird magnet that fits small borders and containers. In Minnesota it's at the cold edge of its range, so grow it as a die-back shrub — cut to the ground each spring — in a protected, well-drained spot in Edina, Woodbury, or Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuzz Magenta Butterfly Bush Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuddleia 'Buzz Magenta'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 ft. tall and wide (often shorter with winter dieback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — marginal; grow as a die-back shrub in a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer to frost (blooms on new wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant vivid magenta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; dislikes wet, heavy soil — especially over winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarginal in the Twin Cities — usually dies back and regrows; plant in a protected, sharply drained site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio and small-space pollinator plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size shines in containers and tight borders. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny, well-drained borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms on new wood, so it flowers well even after winter dieback. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and Russian sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in late spring (May) so it establishes through the warm season. Choose the sunniest, best-drained, most sheltered spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost and grit. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch 2–3 inches deep (keep mulch off the stems). A protected site improves winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly to establish. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells only. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's marginal here (about zone 5). In the Twin Cities it usually dies back and regrows from the base — fine, since it blooms on new wood. Plant in a sheltered, sharply drained spot and mulch the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I cut it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the stems over winter, then cut back hard in spring once new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it a butterfly magnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fragrant flowers are among the best for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse butterfly bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush (Buddleia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A raspberry-pink dwarf from the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fully hardy native pollinator partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Sage (Perovskia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy blue spires that draw the same pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a pollinator border, space plants 2–3 feet apart (they regrow to 2–4 feet each season here):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBorder Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (2–3 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of 3 in a sunny corner — or a single plant in a patio container — keeps butterflies coming all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuzz Magenta Butterfly Bush Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to wake — new shoots emerge from the base in late spring after a hard spring cutback; be patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid, fragrant magenta spires from midsummer on, mobbed by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps blooming right up to frost — one of the last nectar sources standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tops die back in Twin Cities cold; leave stems standing and mulch the base — it regrows from the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buzz-hot-raspberry-butterfly-bush\"\u003eBuzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — raspberry-pink partner from the same compact series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buzz-velvet-butterfly-bush\"\u003eBuzz Velvet Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — rich velvet-purple spires for a deeper color pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnus-coneflower\"\u003eMagnus Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e — fully hardy native echinacea that feeds the same pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — upright hardy grass that gives the border winter structure the buddleia can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Buzz Magenta Butterfly Bush Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Buzz Magenta if you have a full-sun, sharply drained, sheltered spot — a south-facing bed, patio border, or container — and you want vivid fragrant bloom and butterflies from midsummer to frost on a plant deer ignore. It's not a fit if you need a reliable permanent shrub: in zone 4b–5a it's marginal and usually dies to the ground each winter, and it will sulk or rot in heavy, wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315437556017,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/buzz-magenta-butterfly-bush.jpg?v=1779747492"},{"product_id":"buzz-midnight-butterfly-bush","title":"Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Violet-Blue Spires on a Patio-Sized Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuzz Midnight Butterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eBuddleia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Buzz Midnight') offers deep violet-blue, fragrant flower spires on a compact, dwarf plant from the patio-friendly Buzz series. It blooms nonstop from midsummer to frost and draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, fitting easily into small borders and containers. In Minnesota it's at the cold edge of its range, so grow it as a die-back shrub — cut to the ground each spring — in a protected, well-drained spot in Edina, Woodbury, or Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuzz Midnight Butterfly Bush Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuddleia 'Buzz Midnight'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 ft. tall and wide (often shorter with winter dieback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — marginal; grow as a die-back shrub in a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer to frost (blooms on new wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant deep violet-blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; dislikes wet, heavy soil — especially over winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarginal in the Twin Cities — usually dies back and regrows; plant in a protected, sharply drained site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio and small-space pollinator plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size shines in containers and tight borders. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny, well-drained borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms on new wood, so it flowers well even after winter dieback. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and Russian sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in late spring (May) so it establishes through the warm season. Choose the sunniest, best-drained, most sheltered spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost and grit. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch 2–3 inches deep (keep mulch off the stems). A protected site improves winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly to establish. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells only. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's marginal here (about zone 5). In the Twin Cities it usually dies back and regrows from the base — fine, since it blooms on new wood. Plant in a sheltered, sharply drained spot and mulch the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I cut it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the stems over winter, then cut back hard in spring once new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it a butterfly magnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fragrant flowers are among the best for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse butterfly bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuzz Velvet Butterfly Bush (Buddleia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep-purple dwarf from the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fully hardy native pollinator partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Sage (Perovskia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy blue spires that draw the same pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a pollinator border, space plants 2–3 feet apart (they regrow to 2–4 feet each season here):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBorder Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (2–3 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of 3 in a sunny corner — or a single plant in a patio container — keeps butterflies coming all summer. The deep violet-blue reads almost black up close, so site it where afternoon sun catches the spires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuzz Midnight Butterfly Bush Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to wake — new shoots emerge from the base in late spring after a hard spring cutback; be patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep violet-blue, fragrant spires from midsummer on, mobbed by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps blooming right up to frost — one of the last nectar sources standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tops die back in Twin Cities cold; leave stems standing and mulch the base — it regrows from the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buzz-velvet-butterfly-bush\"\u003eBuzz Velvet Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — rich deep-purple partner from the same compact series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buzz-hot-raspberry-butterfly-bush\"\u003eBuzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — raspberry-pink contrast that makes the violet-blue pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnus-coneflower\"\u003eMagnus Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e — fully hardy native echinacea that feeds the same pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — upright hardy grass that gives the border winter structure the buddleia can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Buzz Midnight Butterfly Bush Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Buzz Midnight if you have a full-sun, sharply drained, sheltered spot — a south-facing bed, patio border, or container — and you want deep violet fragrance and butterflies from midsummer to frost on a plant deer ignore. It's not a fit if you need a reliable permanent shrub: in zone 4b–5a it's marginal and usually dies to the ground each winter, and it will sulk or rot in heavy, wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315437687089,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/buzz-midnight-butterfly-bush.jpg?v=1779747492"},{"product_id":"buzz-velvet-butterfly-bush","title":"Buzz Velvet Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Deep-Purple Spires on a Patio-Sized Plant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuzz Velvet Butterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eBuddleia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Buzz Velvet') brings rich, velvety deep-purple flower spires to a compact, dwarf plant from the patio-friendly Buzz series. Fragrant and nonstop from midsummer to frost, it's a butterfly, bee, and hummingbird magnet that fits small borders and containers. In Minnesota it's at the cold edge of its range, so grow it as a die-back shrub — cut to the ground each spring — in a protected, well-drained spot in Edina, Woodbury, or Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuzz Velvet Butterfly Bush Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuddleia 'Buzz Velvet'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 ft. tall and wide (often shorter with winter dieback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — marginal; grow as a die-back shrub in a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer to frost (blooms on new wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant deep velvety purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; dislikes wet, heavy soil — especially over winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarginal in the Twin Cities — usually dies back and regrows; plant in a protected, sharply drained site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio and small-space pollinator plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size shines in containers and tight borders. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny, well-drained borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms on new wood, so it flowers well even after winter dieback. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and Russian sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in late spring (May) so it establishes through the warm season. Choose the sunniest, best-drained, most sheltered spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Buzz Velvet Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost and grit. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch 2–3 inches deep (keep mulch off the stems). A protected site improves winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Buzz Velvet Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly to establish. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells only. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's marginal here (about zone 5). In the Twin Cities it usually dies back and regrows from the base — fine, since it blooms on new wood. Plant in a sheltered, sharply drained spot and mulch the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I cut it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the stems over winter, then cut back hard in spring once new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it a butterfly magnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fragrant flowers are among the best for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse butterfly bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuzz Midnight Butterfly Bush (Buddleia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A violet-blue dwarf from the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fully hardy native pollinator partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Sage (Perovskia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy blue spires that draw the same pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Buzz Velvet Butterfly Bush Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a pollinator border, space plants 2–3 feet apart (they regrow to 2–4 feet each season here):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBorder Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (2–3 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of 3 in a sunny corner — or a single plant in a patio container — keeps butterflies coming all summer. Pair the velvety purple with brighter pinks so it doesn't recede in the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuzz Velvet Butterfly Bush Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to wake — new shoots emerge from the base in late spring after a hard spring cutback; be patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich velvet-purple, fragrant spires from midsummer on, mobbed by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps blooming right up to frost — one of the last nectar sources standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tops die back in Twin Cities cold; leave stems standing and mulch the base — it regrows from the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buzz-midnight-butterfly-bush\"\u003eBuzz Midnight Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — violet-blue partner from the same compact series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buzz-hot-raspberry-butterfly-bush\"\u003eBuzz Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — bright raspberry-pink contrast that lifts the deep purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnus-coneflower\"\u003eMagnus Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e — fully hardy native echinacea that feeds the same pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — upright hardy grass that gives the border winter structure the buddleia can't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Buzz Velvet Butterfly Bush Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Buzz Velvet if you have a full-sun, sharply drained, sheltered spot — a south-facing bed, patio border, or container — and you want rich purple fragrance and butterflies from midsummer to frost on a plant deer ignore. It's not a fit if you need a reliable permanent shrub: in zone 4b–5a it's marginal and usually dies to the ground each winter, and it will sulk or rot in heavy, wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315437785393,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/buzz-velvet-butterfly-bush.jpg?v=1779747493"},{"product_id":"glass-slippers-butterfly-bush","title":"Glass Slippers Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoft Lavender-Blue Spires Alive With Butterflies\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass Slippers Butterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eBuddleia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Glass Slippers') charms with fragrant, soft lavender-blue flower spires on a tidy, dwarf plant that butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds adore from midsummer to frost. Its compact size suits smaller gardens and containers. In Minnesota it sits at the cold edge of its range, so it's best grown as a die-back shrub — cut to the ground each spring — in a protected, well-drained spot in Edina, Woodbury, or Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGlass Slippers Butterfly Bush Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuddleia 'Glass Slippers'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 ft. tall and wide (often shorter with winter dieback)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — marginal; grow as a die-back shrub in a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer to frost (blooms on new wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant soft lavender-blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; dislikes wet, heavy soil — especially over winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarginal in the Twin Cities — usually dies back and regrows; plant in a protected, sharply drained site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact pollinator focal point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dwarf size fits small borders and large containers, drawing butterflies all season. Space 2–3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny, well-drained borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it blooms on new wood, it flowers well even after winter dieback. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and Russian sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in late spring (May) so it establishes through the warm season. Choose the sunniest, best-drained, most sheltered spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Glass Slippers Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost and grit. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch 2–3 inches deep (keep mulch off the stems). A protected, south-facing site improves winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Glass Slippers Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly to establish. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells only. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's marginal here (about zone 5). In the Twin Cities it usually dies back to the ground and regrows from the base — fine, since it blooms on new wood. Plant in a sheltered, sharply drained spot and mulch the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I cut it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the stems over winter, then cut back hard in spring once new growth appears. It rebounds and blooms the same season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it a butterfly magnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fragrant flowers are among the best for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse butterfly bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuzz Midnight Butterfly Bush (Buddleia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep violet-blue dwarf from the Buzz series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fully hardy native pollinator partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Sage (Perovskia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy blue spires that draw the same pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Glass Slippers Butterfly Bush Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass Slippers works best as a focal point rather than a hedge — in Minnesota it dies back each winter, so the row never holds a uniform shape. Plant a single specimen in a 3-foot circle at the front of a sunny border, or group 3 in a triangle at 2.5-foot spacing for a fuller lavender-blue drift. One plant per large patio container is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGlass Slippers Butterfly Bush Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to wake — cut last year's stems back hard once new shoots appear at the base (often not until mid-late May). Don't give up on it early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant soft lavender-blue spires open by midsummer on the new growth, mobbed by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps throwing new spires right up to frost — one of the last nectar sources standing in the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top growth dies back in a Twin Cities winter; leave the stems standing and mulch the base — it regrows from the roots in a sheltered, well-drained spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buzz-midnight-butterfly-bush\"\u003eBuzz Midnight Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — deep violet-blue dwarf companion for a two-tone buddleia pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prince-charming-butterfly-bush\"\u003ePrince Charming Butterfly Bush\u003c\/a\u003e — the fairy-tale partner in rich pink-red, same compact habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/marvel-rose-salvia\"\u003eMarvel Rose Salvia\u003c\/a\u003e — a fully hardy perennial whose rose spires feed the same pollinators earlier in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemo-hypericum\"\u003eGemo Hypericum\u003c\/a\u003e — a tough native shrub whose golden flowers bridge the gap until the buddleia hits stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Glass Slippers Butterfly Bush Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Glass Slippers if you have a full-sun, sharply drained, sheltered spot — a south-facing bed or large container — and you want a compact, fragrant butterfly magnet that blooms midsummer to frost with real deer resistance. It's not a fit for heavy, wet soil or exposed sites: it's marginal in zone 4b–5a, and winter wet at the roots is what actually kills it. If you need guaranteed hardiness, a native pollinator shrub is the safer pick.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315437883697,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/glass-slippers-butterfly-bush.jpg?v=1779747492"},{"product_id":"prince-charming-butterfly-bush","title":"Prince Charming Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Pink Spires Alive With Butterflies All Summer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrince Charming Butterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eBuddleia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prince Charming') lives up to the name — long, fragrant spires of rich pink flowers that butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds swarm from midsummer to frost. Fast-growing and drought-tough, it makes a quick pollinator magnet for the sunny border. In Minnesota it sits at the cold edge of its range, so it's best grown as a die-back shrub — cut to the ground each spring — in a protected, well-drained spot in Edina, Woodbury, or Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrince Charming Butterfly Bush Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuddleia 'Prince Charming'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 ft. tall and wide (often shorter when winter dieback occurs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — marginal; grow as a die-back shrub in a sheltered spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidsummer to frost (blooms on new wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant rich pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; dislikes wet, heavy soil — especially over winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarginal in the Twin Cities — usually dies back to the ground and regrows; plant in a protected, sharply drained site\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator focal point:\u003c\/strong\u003e A magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds — plant it where you can watch the activity. Space 4–5 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny, well-drained borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it blooms on new wood, it flowers well even after dying back over winter. Pair with coneflower, catmint, and Russian sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in late spring (May) so it establishes through the warm season — giving it the best chance to overwinter. Choose the sunniest, best-drained, most sheltered spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Prince Charming Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost and grit for drainage. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch 2–3 inches deep (keep mulch off the stems). A protected, south-facing site improves winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Prince Charming Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly to establish. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water during dry spells only. Avoid soggy soil, which worsens winter loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's marginal here (rated to about zone 5). In the Twin Cities it usually dies back to the ground and regrows from the base in spring — which is fine, since it blooms on new wood. Plant it in a sheltered, sharply drained spot and mulch the base for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I cut it back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave the stems over winter, then cut back hard to a few inches in spring once new growth begins. It will rebound and bloom the same season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it really a butterfly magnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fragrant flowers are among the best for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse butterfly bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuzz Magenta Butterfly Bush (Buddleia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A dwarf butterfly bush for smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConeflower (Echinacea):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fully hardy native pollinator partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Sage (Perovskia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy blue spires that draw the same pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315437982001,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/prince-charming-butterfly-bush.jpg?v=1779747493"}],"url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/collections\/butterfly-bushes.oembed","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}