Li’l Grape™ Butterfly Bush Offers Vibrant Blooms and Compact Beauty All Season Long
Add Lasting Purple Color and Pollinator Magic with the Li’l Grape™ Butterfly Bush
Brighten your garden with the Li’l Grape™ Butterfly Bush, a compact, low-maintenance shrub that boasts deep purple blooms from late spring through fall. Perfect for containers and small spaces, it attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds while adding nonstop color and fragrance.
A Compact Purple Blooming Wonder for Pollinator Gardens
Add a splash of vibrant color and endless charm to your garden with the Li’l Grape™ Butterfly Bush. Part of the Butterfly Candy® series, this delightful variety produces dense clusters of deep purple flowers that bloom continuously from late spring through fall. Its compact size and rich coloration make it perfect for brightening borders, containers, and small gardens, all while attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your outdoor space.
A New Generation of Butterfly Bushes
The Li’l Grape™ Butterfly Bush is a hybrid of Buddleia davidii, carefully bred to combine vibrant flower power with a smaller, more manageable size. Designed for contemporary gardeners who want color without the maintenance of larger varieties, as this compact selection offers long bloom periods, excellent heat tolerance, and strong pollinator appeal. It continues the tradition of innovation in garden breeding, bringing stunning color and fragrance to even the smallest landscapes.
Care Guide for Li’l Grape™ Butterfly Bush
This hardy shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding you with consistent blooms throughout the warm months. During the first growing season, water regularly to establish deep, healthy roots. Once established, Li’l Grape™ becomes drought tolerant and blooms with minimal care. Light pruning in early spring before new growth appears encourages fuller shape and more abundant flowering. Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for best results.
Why You'll Love the Li'l Grape
The Li’l Grape™ Butterfly Bush grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, patio planters, and mixed borders. Its vibrant purple flower clusters stand out against silvery-green foliage, creating a striking display that lasts from late spring until frost. The fragrant blooms attract pollinators of all kinds, including butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. This variety is deer resistant, heat and drought tolerant once established, and adaptable across USDA Zones 5 through 10, offering reliable performance in a wide range of climates.
Experience the Perfect Plants Difference
Since 1980, Perfect Plants has been a family-run farm dedicated to growing healthy, vibrant plants under the Florida sun. Every Li’l Grape™ Butterfly Bush is hand-grown and cared for by experts, ensuring you receive a strong, thriving shrub that’s ready to flourish in your garden.
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*Disclaimer: This plant cannot ship to WA or OR due to state regulations