Plant Library

Butterfly Bush Dark Dynasty

Common Name: Butterfly Bush

Botanical Name: Buddleia

Variety: Dark Dynasty

Blossom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Aug-Sep

Zone: 5 to 10

Exposure: Full Sun

Mature Height: 3'

Mature Width: 3.5'

Notes: This compact new Buddleia fits easily into urban gardens with its densely compact, rounded habit. Unlike some other dwarf Buddleias that become very wide spreading, ‘Dark Dynasty’ keeps its composure as it ages, growing just 3’ tall and 3 ½’ wide in two years. Rich royal purple, fragrant flowers are borne on branched panicles from late summer into early fall, just in time to feed the migrating Monarchs passing through.