Monarch®
Buddleia davidii 'Dark Dynasty'
Butterfly Bush
This compact new Buddleia fits easily into urban gardens with its densely compact, rounded habit. Rich royal purple, fragrant flowers are borne on branched panicles from late summer into early fall, just in time to feed the migrating Monarchs passing through.
- Produces incredibly long royal purple blossoms
- A favorite of Monarch butterflies
- Flowers deepen to blue-purple with age
- Incredible flower coverage
- Dense clump of minty green leaves
- Category: Perennial
- Patent: PP27381P2
- Hardiness Zone: 5-10
- Height: 30-48 in
- Spread: 42-78 in
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Burgundy |
Soil Moisture
| • | Light Water |
Attributes
| • | Blooms all Season |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Additional Information about Buddleia davidii Monarch® 'Dark Dynasty'
Gorgeous butterfly bush produces incredibly long, 10 to 12-in. (25 to 30-cm) panicles of colorful blossoms, a favorite of Monarch butterflies. Incredible flower coverage on its dense clump of leaves. Rich, royal purple, fragrant flowers.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buddleia davidii Monarch® 'Dark Dynasty'
Grows best in full sun and fertile, slightly alkaline, well-drained soil. In northern regions, cut this plant back to about 1' tall in early spring. N
Bloom Time: Late Summer