| Lo & Behold™ Purple Haze Buddleia 'Purple Haze', ppaf, cpaf | ||
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The newest addition to the Lo & Behold series of dwarf, eco-friendly butterfly bush. This gem has a unique, horizontal, low spreading habit with feathery, deep green leaves, making it an excellent ground covering plant. The dark purple-blue flowers radiate outward and downward like a purple pinwheel. It’s continuous blooming and is sterile so you don’t get unwanted seedlings in the garden. |
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Bloom Time: Continuous blooming, mid-summer to fall Bloom Color: blue to purple-blue Foliage Color: grey-green Size: 24"-36" Exposure: Full sun Soil: Prefers well-drained, moist, fertile soils and can tolerant drought once established Pruning: Prune back in learly spring. In Northern states, this plant will dieback to the ground though roots are hardy. In the South, cut back if needed. Watering: Medium moisture Wildlife: Butterflies and bees Type: Deciduous – dieback in Northern states Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. Uses: Perennial or shrub border, in masses or groupings. Breeder: Developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of NC State University. The compact size of these new cultivars is perfect for smaller gardens and the mixed border. They can also be used as a container plant in milder climates. Unlike older varieties, these cultivars will not overwhelm the landscape, and never develop the weedy, unkempt habit so typical of butterfly bush. Now even gardeners with limited space can attract butterflies and hummingbirds to their garden with colorful buddleia. Share your experience: Rate how has this variety has performed in your garden. |
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