Imperial Purple Butterfly Bush

Exceptional Blooms—Up to 16 Inches Long!

(5 customer reviews)

Rich purple-blue flower spikes appear from late July to frost. Over twice the size of most butterfly bush blooms; fragrance attracts butterflies and hummingbirds! Makes a showy cut flower. Grows 8-10 ft. tall, with a full, arching form and dense green foliage. Zones 5-9. Potted.
This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
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Product Details

Zones: 5-9
Height: 8-10'
Spacing: 6-8'
Depth: Plant roots just below soil surface
Spread: 8'
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Color: Purple-Blue
Foliage: Bluish green
Blooms: July to frost

Comments: Transplants easily. Remove flowers after they fade. Extremely attractive to butterflies. Leaves emerge late spring and hold late into fall, no fall color.
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Imperial Purple Butterfly Bush Ships In Both Spring And Fall
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- Thursday, May 28, 2009
Died
Reviewed By: Krista (Dewey, Az)
I planted this bush last spring and it didn't make it through the summer. I watered it well this spring and gave it food, but it didn't come back. I do live in a tough climate, though.

- Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Invasive
Reviewed By: Shannon (Baltimore, MD)
This plant should NOT be planted anywhere. It is considered noxious and invasive in many states. Please do not plant!

- Saturday, May 22, 2010
Love Butterfly bushes
Reviewed By: Debbie (Hartford, CT)
I have four butterfly bushes in my garden here in CT and had many in NY as well. They die back almost completely to the ground here, half-way in NY. I do not believe butterfly bushes can be considered noxious weeds in the TRI State Area or New England or any place else that has a cold winter. These plants simply die back and take all spring to grow back and then bloom, beautfully all summer into fall. Attracting such an array of butterflies and hummingbird moths, I wouldn't be without one!

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