Dark Purple Butterfly Bush Seeds - Flower Plant

Dark Purple Butterfly Bush is a fast-growing ornamental shrub prized for its long, fragrant flower spikes in rich dark purple shades that bloom from summer through fall. It is an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, borders, hedges, and containers. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, this hardy shrub attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds while providing months of vibrant color and a pleasant fragrance.

Features

• Produces long spikes of deep dark purple flowers
• Fragrant blooms from summer through fall
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Excellent for borders, hedges, and pollinator gardens
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Drought tolerant once established
• Outstanding cut flower and landscape plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Buddleja davidii
• Common Name (US): Butterfly Bush
• Seed Type / Variety: Dark Purple Flowering Shrub Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous flowering shrub
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February–April or September–October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–30 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C); surface sow or lightly press seeds into the soil, as light improves germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy, sandy, or moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 6–10 feet tall, 4–8 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 5–8 feet apart