{"product_id":"buddliea-assorted-3-gallon-butterfly-bush","title":"Buddleja Assorted 3 gallon Butterfly Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddleja davidii \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Butterfly Bush \/ Buddleia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fast-growing flowering shrub loved for its long spikes of fragrant blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Blooming from summer into fall, it comes in shades of purple, pink, white, blue, and yellow. It thrives in sunny landscapes and is often used in pollinator gardens, borders, and cottage-style plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare for Butterfly Bush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (6+ hours daily) for best flowering.\u003cbr\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly while establishing; once established, it is fairly drought tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dislikes wet feet.\u003cbr\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut back hard in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate winter or early spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage fresh growth and more blooms.\u003cbr\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light fertilizer or compost in spring is usually enough.\u003cbr\u003e • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeadheading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Removing spent flowers encourages continuous blooming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Tips for Central NC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn central North Carolina, butterfly bushes thrive in the heat and humidity. Plant in a sunny spot with good airflow. Some varieties can spread aggressively, so consider newer sterile or compact cultivars for easier maintenance and reduced reseeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Butterfly bushes attract adult butterflies, but adding native host plants (such as milkweed, phlox, or native passionflower) helps support the full butterfly life cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin Brothers Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55581369172136,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/8602\/9736\/products\/image_f22e95ab-206a-43f8-8adf-898360495e48.jpg?v=1598184586","url":"https:\/\/franklin-brothers-nursery.myshopify.com\/products\/buddliea-assorted-3-gallon-butterfly-bush","provider":"Franklin Brothers Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}