Buddleia X 'Purple Haze' Lo & Behold Butterflybush
Best vibrant shrub for attracting pollinators to your garden.
The Lo & Behold 'Purple Haze' butterfly bush is a delightful, low-spreading plant with distinct horizontal branches. It produces a profusion of fragrant, dark purple-blue flowers that radiate outward and downward like a pinwheel. These blossoms appear continuously from mid-summer until the first frost. This plant is known for attracting bees and butterflies. It is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. Please note that this plant cannot be shipped to OR or WA.
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Botanical Name
Buddleia x 'Purple Haze'
/ Buddleia x 'Purple Haze'
Who it's for
- Gardeners eager to support local ecosystems and enjoy wildlife viewing.
- Busy homeowners seeking beautiful, low-effort plants for compact spaces.
- Homeowners desiring vibrant, long-lasting floral displays throughout the growing season.
Who should skip it
- Environmentally conscious gardeners prioritizing strictly non-invasive native plants.
- Gardeners with predominantly shady yards or limited sunny planting spots.
- Individuals who prefer truly "plant-it-and-forget-it" gardening experiences.
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies throughout the season.
Bloom Duration
Continuous flowering from mid-summer until the first frost arrives.
Growth Habit
Low-spreading horizontal branches create a unique, architectural garden silhouette.
Fragrance Intensity
Delivers a pleasant, noticeable scent that enhances any outdoor seating area.
Hardiness Range
Versatile enough to thrive across a broad spectrum of climate zones.
Regional Availability
Strict shipping restrictions limit access for customers in specific states.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Buddleia x 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Butterflybush
Cultivar
Purple Haze
Plant Type
Shrub
Growth Habit
Low-spreading
Bloom Color
Purple, Blue
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
Features
- Profusion of fragrant purple-blue flowers
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Continuous bloom from mid-summer to frost
- Low-spreading growth habit
- Distinct horizontal branching
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Buddleia X 'Purple Haze' Lo & Behold Butterflybush, noting plants arrive healthy and robust. Many highlight its remarkable ease of establishment and vigorous growth, quickly transforming garden spaces with vibrant purple blooms. Gardeners appreciate its low maintenance nature and resilience, making it a delightful addition for attracting pollinators without much fuss. The consistent positive feedback on plant vitality and straightforward care underscores its strong appeal.
Know before you buy
This cultivar features a low-spreading, horizontal growth habit. Because it stays compact and wide rather than tall, it is an excellent choice for the front of a garden border or as a ground-covering shrub.
One of the best features of the 'Purple Haze' is that it is a continuous bloomer. It produces flowers from mid-summer until the first frost without the need for constant deadheading.
Yes, the fragrant, pinwheel-shaped blossoms are highly attractive to both bees and butterflies. It serves as a reliable nectar source throughout the late summer and autumn months.
The 'Purple Haze' is hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 9. If you live in the colder end of that range, ensure the plant is established before the first hard freeze to help it overwinter successfully.
Like most Buddleia varieties, this plant performs best in full sun. Providing at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily will ensure the most prolific flowering and maintain its dense, horizontal structure.
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