Buddleia Blue Chip Jr PW#1
Buddleia Blue Chip Jr PW#1
Blue Chip Jr Butterfly Bush
Compact lavender-blue blooms, continuous color, perfect for smaller spaces
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Lo & Behold 'Blue Chip Jr.' is a miniature butterfly bush that stays under 3' without pruning. A little smaller and less brittle than Blue Chip and reported to be somewhat hardier. Use as a groundcover, low hedge, or in the perennial border to attract butterflies.
Botanical Name- Buddleia Blue Chip Jr
Pronunciation- BUD-lee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Lavender blue
Bloom Time- July - September
Companion Plants- Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' (pollinator-friendly, compact form)
Fauna Attracted- Butterflies (swallowtails, monarchs, painted ladies), bees, hummingbirds (check invasiveness in some areas)
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50A
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune heavily in early spring to encourage new growth; water in dry weather and fertilize sparingly.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back hard in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring after pruning; moderate feeding need. Improve clay soil drainage around roots to prevent rot.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Spider mites, aphids, root rot
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