'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
Shrub
- Giant blooms are bursting with color!
- Blooms all summer, even without deadheading.
- Versatile size and habit from Proven Winners.
- Drought tolerant and deer resistant.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 5' tall x 5' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: USPP 23,425
Common name: Butterfly bush, summer lilac
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-5' x 5-6'
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer, early fall, midfall, late fall
Features: Rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, low flammability, fragrant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, massing, small spaces
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun).
Water: Low to average watering; soil can even be dry once established. Butterfly bush does not tolerate wet conditions for any period.
Spacing: 5-6 feet
Fertilizing: Little needed; if desired, apply a granular rose or garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: In fall, plants can be trimmed lightly, but save major pruning for spring. Do not fertilize in fall, and if mulching, do not apply heavily at the base of the plant.
Maintenance & pruning: Butterfly bushes are best pruned in spring, once the new growth has emerged. At that point, cut just above where big, healthy buds appear. Give butterfly bushes plenty of time to emerge in spring, especially in colder climates - this may take several weeks, even if other plants in your yard are already leafing out.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
So far I love them.
They have only been in the ground for three weeks and they already have beautiful full red flowers on them.
Great price too. Thank you!
I received my Butterfly Bush about 30 days ago and it is blooming already. Very happy with my purchase.
I ordered Miss Molly Butterfly bush October 4, 2024 and 7 months later it is blooming. It's very small but I can't wait until it reaches it mature height of 5 ft.
I purchased 7 butterfly bushes and several were received quite ragged with very few leaves and bent. I understand shipping is certainly somewhat of a cause, but I was a bit disappointed. I have purchased MANY plants from Great Gardens and will continue, but I think these plants that arrived late in the season were not up to theirs or my expectations.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I bought the miss molly butterfly bush at the end of june.
Received the beginning of July. Came as a nice size young plant. We are in a severe drought and much higher heat than normal for Verona Wisconsin.
I planted her and have kept her watered to establish but am careful not to give her too much. She is amazing. Flowering none stop since planting. Its the last day of August. I did not expect such a good looking plant with this nasty weather. no rain in weeks.
After being planted these beauties started blooming right away and they're stunning!
Plants were all dead or dying when they arrived no place to ask for a replacement
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping!
Packaged well, plant in great condition and even had 2 blooms on it already. Very happy with purchase Doing awesome planted in ground in Nebraska
When my bush arrived it looked dead and did not revive after watering. I took a photo and attached it to an email and immediately got a response that another was on the way. When the replacement arrived it looked healthy and fine and is doing well in the garden. I appreciated the quick response with no arguments or questioning. #1 for customer service.
The color on this butterfly bush is stunning. It's bringing a very vibrant color to the garden. The plant arrived in great condition and is settling in after transplant stress. It's only just getting started. I'm looking forward to seeing it grow and give me an even larger mound of that beautiful color.
'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush - Buddleia
'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush - Buddleia
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/bb-guaranteed
Great plant
Majority of plants arrived dead. Poorly packaged.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush - Buddleia
It’s still establishing itself. I’m waiting for the flowers.
They arrived nicely packaged and are growing fast!
Barely grown since I got it but reached out to support and said to give it another month
All the plants I received were in good shape i had a little bit of trouble with one but it's making a comeback
All plants were a good size and healthy.
Come with quite a bit of leaves and dead branches
'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush - Buddleia
I ordered two of the bushes. When the boxes were opened, they were smaller than expected and very crispy. I did plant, we'll see if they survive winter.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are backed by our fall guarantee which covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Everything that I have ordered has been well packed and delivered in great condition
Growing Well
Came healthy and started growing immediately! It’s now starting to bud, can’t wait!
I was very disappointing to see how small these so called bushes were.....I would call it a bush but a sapling !
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. https://butterflybushes.com/pages/our-plant-sizes