| Buddleia 'Blue Chip Jr.' | USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Lo & Behold® Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush features showy panicles of fragrant royal blue flowers with lavender overtones at the ends of the branches from early summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has grayish green deciduous foliage. The fuzzy narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.
A valuable compact garden plant with showy spikes of deep blue flowers in late summer when little else blooms; attracts butterflies; may be cut back to the ground each spring as it regrows vigorously, and blooms on new wood; great for smaller spaces.
Lo & Behold® Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Top reasons to grow Lo & Behold Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush:
- Blue spiky blooms all summer
- Earliest to bloom of all the Lo & Behold series
- Sun-loving and deer resistant
Companion Plants: Bee Balm, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed, Salvia, Russian Sage
Fragrant Flower
Bloomtime: Summer, Fall
Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Bee Friendly
Deadheading Not Necessary
Heat Tolerant
Common Name: Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
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| More About Lo & Behold® Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush |
| Height: 18-30 inches |
Spread: 24-30 inches |
Flower Colour: Blue / Purple Shades |
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With its nifty little mounded habit, Lo & Behold Ruby Chip butterfly bush fits nicely into flower beds, perennial gardens, or landscapes. Can also be grown in a container. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
