Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush is a stunning perennial grown in zones 5-9. It reaches a height of 4-6 feet and attracts butterflies with its fragrant blue blooms.
Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush
Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii 'Ellen's Blue') is a beautiful and showy shrub that is known for its abundant production of blue-violet flowers in the summer and fall. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet and a width of 4-6 feet. It has a bushy habit and dense foliage. The leaves are lance-shaped and dark green in color. The flowers are produced in long, conical panicles and are about 1-2 inches long. They are a blue-violet color and have a sweet fragrance.
Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Water Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush regularly, especially during the hot summer months. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers.
Here are some additional tips for growing Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush:
- Prune Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood and to shape the plant as desired.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage new growth.
- Protect Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush from the cold in the winter by mulching around the plant.
With proper care, Ellen's Blue Butterfly Bush can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of beauty and wildlife value to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 4-6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 4-6 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Buddleia 'Black Knight' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
