Li'l Lavender™ Butterfly Bush

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The Li'l Lavender™ Butterfly Bush or Buddleia davidii Butterfly Candy™ 'Lil Lavender'™ is a prolific bloomer that thrives with minimal care. Tiny purple flowers have notched petals and an orange eye. The dainty flowers grow in a cone and start to bloom at the base of the cone and open in ascending order. This shrub continues to bloom all summer long. The flowers are offset by silver-green foliage. The full form and abundant flowers of the Li'l Lavender™ Butterfly Bush make this plant an excellent addition to a bed or border. Group several together for a stunning mass planting. Plant this butterfly bush in a container to enjoy the charming good looks and fragrant flowers on a deck or patio area. Pollinators, particularly butterflies, enjoy the flowers. The foliage and flowers are deer resistant for added peace of mind. Grow the Li'l Lavender™ Butterfly Bush in zones 4 through 11. Li'l Lavender™ Butterfly Bush Care Full sun or at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight is necessary for this butterfly bush to grow and thrive. Young plants need consistent moisture, while established shrubs only need water during a dry period. Plant in fertile and well-drained soil. Fertilize with a balanced plant food to promote continued blooms. Remove spent flowers or deadhead the plant to encourage more blooms. Shape the plant in early spring to encourage a rounded form and promote branching. Li'l Lavender™ Butterfly Bush Spacing The Li'l Lavender™ Butterfly Bush reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Space plants 2 feet apart for a dense planting or feature one in a 16-inch wide container.