White Flower Farm
Buddleia davidii Buzz Magenta
Best compact shrub for attracting pollinators to smaller gardens.
Buddleia davidii Buzz™ Magenta is a vigorous Butterfly Bush that tops out around 5 feet, making it ideal for smaller gardens and large containers. The blossoms appear in midsummer and keep coming until fall on this upright, bushy grower. This variety features generously sized, fragrant flower panicles of violet red. It thrives in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. In colder climates, it may die back to the ground but will regrow vigorously. It is known for attracting butterflies and is deer resistant.
$32.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1974
/ 2688
#1974 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-19%
Below average
Common Name
Butterfly Bush
/ Butterfly Bush
Who it's for
- Gardeners eager to support local ecosystems and enjoy wildlife
- Urban dwellers or those with limited garden space
- Homeowners desiring continuous vibrant color throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Environmentally conscious gardeners in regions prone to invasive species
- Gardeners who prefer truly no-maintenance plants
- Ecologically focused gardeners prioritizing native plant species for wildlife
Key Specs
Common Name
Butterfly Bush
Hardiness Zone
5-9S/10W
Exposure
Full Sun
Blooms In
Jul-Sep
Mature Height
4-5'
Mature Spread
4'
Ships as
ONE GALLON POT
Fragrance
Yes
Features
- Attracts butterflies with fragrant blooms
- Compact size ideal for smaller gardens
- Long blooming season from midsummer to fall
- Deer resistant plant
- Fragrant flowers
- Suitable for container growing
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Buddleia davidii Buzz Magenta for its remarkable ease of growth and vibrant, long lasting magenta blooms. Many highlight its compact size, making it ideal for various garden spaces, and its strong appeal to butterflies and hummingbirds. Gardeners appreciate how readily it establishes and thrives, delivering a continuous display of color with minimal effort. The plant's robust nature and consistent performance are frequently celebrated, offering significant visual impact and ecological benefit.
Know before you buy
This variety is specifically bred to be compact, reaching a mature height of 4 to 5 feet with a spread of about 4 feet. Its smaller stature makes it a great choice for containers or tighter garden spaces where traditional butterfly bushes might be too large.
Yes, its compact habit makes it well-suited for large containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality potting mix to keep the plant healthy throughout the growing season.
In colder zones, the plant may die back to the ground during the winter. However, it is known for vigorous regrowth in the spring, so you can expect it to return and bloom reliably once the weather warms.
Yes, the fragrant, violet-red flower panicles are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. It is a reliable choice if you are looking to support local wildlife in your garden.
For the best performance and most prolific blooming, this plant requires full sun. Aim for at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, this variety is considered deer resistant. It is generally not a preferred food source for deer, making it a safer bet for gardens in areas with high deer traffic.
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