Attract butterflies and add vibrant color to your garden with Buddleia flower seeds, known as the “butterfly bush.” These sun-loving plants produce fragrant, cone-shaped flower clusters that make an eye-catching addition to borders, beds, and pollinator-friendly gardens. Ideal for gardeners seeking hardy, low-maintenance plants with long-lasting blooms.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Deciduous perennial shrub
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Bloom Color: Purple, pink, white, or lavender (variety dependent)
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Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
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Height: 3 – 6 feet (variety dependent)
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Light Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Garden Use: Borders, beds, butterfly gardens, and ornamental landscaping
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Start seeds indoors 8 – 10 weeks before the last frost, or sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Seed Depth: Sow seeds lightly, covering with a thin layer of soil (about 1/16 – 1/8 inch).
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Spacing: Space plants 3 – 5 feet apart to allow for mature growth.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; reduce watering once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 14 – 21 days under optimal conditions.
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Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage vigorous growth.