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