1 Gal. Lo and Behold 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) Live Shrub, Blue-Purple Flowers
- Drought tolerant Butterfly Bush with purple blooms Spring - Fall
- Plant deciduous shrub in full sunlight; attracts pollinators
- Ships at 6-24 in. & can grow up to 1.5-2.5 ft. when mature
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A slightly smaller version of the original Lo & Behold 'Blue Chip', this "junior" size is award-winning and makes an excellent addition in full-sun landscaping or containers. Its fragrant blue flower spikes attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while resisting deer. The blooms begin in early summer and will not require any deadheading to continue blooming. 'Blue Chip Jr.' is drought tolerant, sun-loving, non-invasive, and easy to care for!
Highlights
- 1.5-2.5 ft. tall and 1.5-2.5 ft. wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (8+ hours daily)
- Space plants 20-32 in. apart for best results
- Produces fragrant, spiky indigo flowers throughout summer
- Maintains silvery green foliage late spring to frost
- Great for borders, containers, edges, groundcover, landscapes and mass planting
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds while resisting deer
- Drought tolerant, long blooming, deadheading not necessary, miniature
- Awarded: Silver Medal at Plantarium, 2015
- Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
- 1 Gal. shrubs are 6-24 in tall and about 1 year old at shipment, varies by season and plant
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Dimensions
Mature Height (in.) | 30 in. |
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Mature Width (in.) | 30 in. |
Details
Additional Characteristics | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fast Growing, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
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Annual / Perennial | Perennial |
Average Shipping Height (in.) | 6 in |
Best Time to Plant | Spring |
Bloom Season | Summer |
Blossom Color Family | Blue |
Botanical Name | Buddleia x |
Common Name Family | Butterfly Bush |
Container Size | 1 Gallon(s) |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
Fragrance | Fragrant |
Growth Habit | Mounded |
Hardiness Zone | 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Mature Height (ft.) | Less than 4 |
Mature Shrub Height Range (Ft.) | 3-4 Ft. |
Minimum Space Between Plantings (in.) | 30 in |
Number of plants included (Pack-Size) | 1 |
Pet Friendly | Safe for Cats, Safe for Dogs |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Water Requirements | When soil is dry |
Wildlife Attracted | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
Questions & Answers
Is it too soon to plant Butterfly Bushes the end of April?
Thank you for your question! You can visit the Almanac Frost Dates website and enter your zip code to know exactly when it is safe to plant in your area. 😊 https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates/zipcode As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Lyndsay at Proven Winners Direct
Do butterflies like this plant
Hi Robert Thanks for asking! Yes butterflies and other pollinators are attracted to Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush. With a super tidy habit, small overall size, and non-invasive status, you truly can put it in any garden role! It fills a container nicely, makes a super low maintenance edging, and feels right at home in any water wise garden. It blooms early in summer and keeps going until the last breaths of fall, without any need to deadhead. It quickly grows to its mature size, filling in holes in the garden and reliably providing food for pollinators. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct
Deer like butterfly bush
Hi Philj Thanks for asking! Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush is deer resistant. However, even “deer-resistant” does not mean it’s “deer-proof.” Deer will eat just about anything if they are hungry enough. You may want to try using a deer repellent such as PlantSkydd around the perimeter of your yard to keep deer away from your plants. I have provided links to our deer resistant selections as well as our blog about deer resistant plants. https://provenwinnersdirect.com/collections/all?pf_t_features=Resists+Deer https://provenwinnersdirect.com/blogs/garden-resource-center/deer-resistant-plants As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any plant questions or concerns. Email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. We are happy to help! Cori at Proven Winners Direct
Is this safe for children and pets?
Would bees be an issue if planted in the front yard close to the porch?
Hi msdiy, Thanks for your inquiry! The Lo & Behold 'Blue Chip' Jr. displays fragrant blue/purple flowers all summer. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while resisting deer. It's the perfect small shrub for anywhere in the garden. This shrub will reach 1.5-2 feet tall and wide at maturity, thrives within zones 5-9 and requires full sun (at least 8 hours) per day. Prune in spring, after the new growth emerges. The warmer your climate, the more you should cut back your butterfly bush each spring. Left unpruned, large butterfly bushes can become “second story” plants: their flowers form way up at the top so you can’t enjoy them unless you have a second-story window. I recommend planting this shrub at least a few feet away from the porch area if you wish, but bees should not be an issue. Bees as a general rule, are not aggressive unless they feel threatened, and will leave humans alone if they are left alone :) Please contact us with questions at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com, via phone at 855-797-5268, or chat with us online. We are here to help! --Sarah
how fast will the bush grow
Butterfly bush is known for its rapid growth, up to two feet in height per year or more. It can reach its mature size in just one or two growing seasons. This shrub option is low maintenance, only requiring annual pruning in late winter to encourage spring blooms and maintain a compact shape. Prune in spring, after the new growth emerges. The warmer your climate, the more you should cut back your butterfly bush each spring. Left unpruned, large butterfly bushes can become “second story” plants: their flowers form way up at the top so you can’t enjoy them unless you have a second-story window. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any questions or concerns. You can email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or chat with us online! We are happy to help!
Can these be planted in mostly shade?
No - these guys need decent sun, 4-6 direct hours per day minimum.
Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) requires Full sun (at least 8 hours a day) to perform at their best. As always, please feel free to reach out to us at any time with any questions or concerns. You can email us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or chat with us online! We are happy to help!
I understand, this time of year the bush will not have any leaves or flowers and will ship as pictured, bare. Does this lose all leaves and flowers each year in the off season from November - April?
I think it depends where you are located. In northern FL it does NOT lose all of its leaves.
Mine does.
Hello, thank you for contacting us. We are happy to help! Our Blue Chip Jr goes into dormancy during the cold months (usually November-April depending on where you live) meaning it will lose its foliage and blooms during that time. I hope this helps! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (734)654-7485 or helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com Kind Regards, Allie
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Ideal for attracting pollinators and adding vibrant color with its blue-purple blooms, this deer-resistant butterfly bush thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant. | Ideal for adding year-round color with vibrant red foliage and low-maintenance care. | Ideal for attracting pollinators and adding vibrant color with fragrant blue blooms. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, perfect for sunny gardens. | Ideal for customers who want vibrant, true-blue flowers, ensuring continuous blooms from summer to fall. |
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4-6 ft. | 4-6 ft. | 2-3 ft. | 24 in. |
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1.6 ft. | 4-6 ft. | 2-3 ft. | 24 in. to 36 in. |
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