Buddleia Pugster Amethyst PW#1
Buddleia Pugster Amethyst PW#1
Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush
Sturdy dwarf form with purple flowers, large heads, pollinator delight
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A dwarf Buddleia with full sized lavender purple flowers. Improved hardiness and winter survival over other dwarf butterfly bush. A shrub in warmer climates, in colder areas often dies back severely, but regrows from the base and blooms on new wood. Attracts butterflies. 2'
Botanical Name- Buddleia Pugster Amethyst
Pronunciation- BUD-lee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained
Current Size- PW#1
Bloom Color- Amethyst
Bloom Time- June - September
Companion Plants- Agastache 'Blue Fortune' (cool color pairing, pollinator-friendly)
Fauna Attracted- Butterflies (swallowtails, monarchs, painted ladies), bees, hummingbirds (check invasiveness in some areas)
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51A
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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