Butterfly Bushes for Sale

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Flowering butterfly bushes are the perfect addition to your landscape to invite pollinators such as butterflies, bees, or hummingbirds to stop by. Their sweet nectar is mesmerizing and nutritious for these fluttering creatures.

orange monarch butterfly bush on a purple butterfly bush

The fragrant flowers of these shrubs will appear in spring through summer. The scent that is put off is strong and can attract pollinators from miles away.

We love the Buddleia davidii bushes for their easy care and low maintenance qualities. The medium sized shrubs can tolerate a wide range of soils and planting sites and can be planted in full sun or partial shade.

Add the perfect perennial plant to your garden's landscape and have the butterflies flocking in no time!

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What Are The Best Types of Butterfly Bushes?

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There are many different colors of butterfly bush varieties to choose from and we are


proud to offer over 7 different types at our online nursery. The Black Knight Butterfly Bush is perfect for creating a medieval look with its dark purple flowers. The Nanho Purple Butterfly Bush features light purple conical shaped flowers that look sweet and dainty. The Flutterby Petite® Tutti Fruitti Butterfly Bush is a beautiful dwarf butterfly bush perfect for small spaces or containers. The Royal Red Butterfly Bush boasts beautiful purple-red cone shaped flowers that will be sure to attract butterfies to your garden. 


How to Care For a Butterfly Bush That You Bought Online

Planting butterfly bushes is easy! Simply dig a hole at least twice the size of the root ball. Take the butterfly bush out of its nursery pot and loosen up some of the roots. Place the potted bush into the planting hole and backfill with native soil. Water the flowering shrub thoroughly for the first few weeks to establish a strong root system and cover it with mulch or organic matter to help retain moisture.

The best place to plant butterfly bushes is in an area with at least 6-8 hours of direct

close up of purple butterfly bush

sunlight with well-draining soil that is organically rich in nutrients.  Butterfly bushes grow best across the United States in USDA grow zones 5-10. Additionally, if you are in a zone that is hotter or colder than the ones prescribed, you can keep your rush bush in a container and move indoors on winter nights when temperatures are below 20 F.

Do Butterfly Bushes Need Full Sun?

Butterfly bushes need at least 4-6 hours of full sunlight daily in order to thrive and create the beautiful blooms we all know and love.


Do Deer Eat Butterfly Bushes?

Luckily these beautiful shrubs are disease-resistant and deer-resistant plants making them a great addition to any garden.


 

FAQs About Butterfly Bushes from Perfect Plants

Yes! Every Butterfly Bush purchased directly from Perfect Plants includes a 30-Day Plant Warranty, with the option to upgrade to a 1-Year Plant Guarantee during checkout. If you experience an issue during the warranty period, simply contact our customer service team with photos and your order information, and we'll be happy to assist.

Yes! Butterfly Bushes are hardy perennial shrubs that return year after year in the appropriate USDA growing zones. In colder climates, they may die back to the ground during winter but will typically produce fresh new growth in spring. Annual pruning helps encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location and the size of your order. We carefully package every Butterfly Bush to ensure it arrives healthy, protected, and ready to thrive in your garden.

The best time to transplant Butterfly Bushes is in early spring or fall, when temperatures are cooler and the plant can establish its roots before periods of extreme heat or freezing weather. Be sure to water thoroughly after planting and continue regular watering during the first growing season.

Perfect Plants offers healthy, nursery-grown Butterfly Bushes in a variety of colors and sizes, shipped directly from our Florida nursery. Our plants are carefully packaged for safe delivery and selected for vigorous growth and outstanding blooms that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. With quality plants, expert growing advice, and dedicated customer support, it's easy to create a colorful, pollinator-friendly landscape.

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