A magnet for pollinators, this butterfly bush patio tree graces your garden with a distinctive blend of lavender, pink, and orange blooms emitting a honey-scented fragrance that creates fabulous fresh indoor arrangements, too. From Cottage Farms.
- Type: perennial
- Uses: container, in-ground
- Shipped as: one actively growing 2' to 3' tree in an 8" pot
- Zones: USDA hardiness zones 8 through 9
- Spacing: at least 6' apart
- Exposure: full to partial sun
- Water: adequate and consistent watering is essential during first year; infrequent long soakings of root zone are best; do not overwater
- Fertilize: every two to three weeks during growing season; discontinue after September 1
- Blooms: summer to fall
- Mature Height and Spread: 6'H to 8'H with a 4'W to 5'W head span
- Winterize: apply mulch to in-ground plants; bring containers to protected areas before temperatures drop below zero
- Resists: deer, rabbits
- Attracts: butterflies, hummingbirds
- Drought Tolerant: no
- Heat Tolerant: yes
- Fragrant: yes
- Edible: no
- 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
- Ships at the appropriate time for planting in your area
- Cannot ship to OR, AK, HI, PR, VI, Guam