Large colorful trusses of fragrant flowers attract butterflies. Buddleia is a shrub but in cold-winter zones, treat it like a perennial. Prune back to live wood in spring (often nearly to the ground); in south, prune to two feet. Great choice for quick height this season.
Buddleia davidii 'Ellen's Blue'
5-6' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: Large 5" pot
A deep, true blue. Good-sized flower heads and gray foliage.
Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin'
5-7' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: 3" pot
Creamy edging around dark green leaves highlights "electric" red-purple flowers.
Buddleia davidii 'Nanho Alba'
3-4' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: Large 5" pot
White flowers and compact habit.
Buddleia davidii 'Orchid Beauty'
5-7' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: 5" pot
Very long, clear lavender panicles.
Buddleia davidii 'Pink Delight'
6-7' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: 5" pot
Pure pink color on dense spikes up to 15" long.
Buddleia davidii 'Potters Purple'
5-6' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: 5" pot
Thick, large dark purple-violet panicles. Larger flowers than 'Black Knight.'
Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red'
5-7' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: 3" pot
Rich purple-red flowers.
Buddleia davidii 'White Ball'
4' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: 3" pot
Tight, compact growth and stunning sillver foliage with abundant white flowers.
Buddleia davidii 'White Profusion'
4-8' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: Large 5" pot
Large, pure white flowers.
Buddleia x wyeriana 'Honeycomb'
4-8' tall
Zones 5-9
Full Sun
Container Gardening: 3" pot
Pure yellow flowers.