Buddleia alternifolia 'Mop Top®'
Butterfly Bush
Mop Top butterfly bush has a unique fountain habit with long, weeping branches covered in clusters of pale purple flowers. Unlike other butterfly bushes, this one blooms in the spring! These fragrant blooms attract hungry pollinators and create a whimsical, flowing display in gardens just waking up from a winter slumber.
- Compact butterfly bush
- Graceful, weeping form
- Clusters of lavender blooms
- Ideal for garden settings
- Category: Shrub
- Alternate Cultivar: 'SMNBAB'
- Patent: PP36748
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 3-5 ft
- Spread: 3-5 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buddleia alternifolia 'Mop Top®'
To care for your Buddleia alternifolia Mop Top™, ensure it receives full sun for optimal growth and blooming. Regular watering is essential, particularly during dry spells, and prune in late winter or early spring to maintain its shape and promote healthy flower production.