{"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","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/buzz-velvet-butterfly-bush","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}