Potter’s Purple Butterfly Bush – Bold Color for Pollinator Gardens
Potter’s Purple Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'Potter’s Purple') features dramatic, deep reddish-purple flower spikes that bloom from mid-summer into fall. This fast-growing deciduous shrub is a magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees, making it a perfect focal point in wildlife-friendly landscapes.
The fragrant blooms appear on arching stems above silver-green foliage, adding texture and contrast. Its tall, vase-like form works well in back borders, open landscapes, or even as a hedge.
- � Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds & bees
- � Long bloom period from mid-summer to frost
- � Deep reddish-purple flower clusters
- � Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
- �️ Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established
Design Tip: Pair with ornamental grasses or yellow perennials to highlight the rich purple blooms and upright habit.
Growing Zones: 5–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 6–8 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 4–6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Botanical Name: | Buddleia davidii 'Potter’s Purple' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Type: | Deciduous Shrub |
| Flower Color: | Reddish-Purple |
| Bloom Time: | Mid-Summer to Fall |
