Buddleia (or buddleja) are flowering shrubs that produce colorful flowers in late summer and fall. Their distinctive blossoms are displayed in long panicles at the end of the branches. Commonly known as butterfly bush, the flowers have a honey-like fragrance and are rich in nectar.

How long does it take for buddleia to flower?

Water in well and keep the soil moist but not soggy while the plant established (this typically takes 18 months).

When should my butterfly bush bloom?

The shrub usually begins blooming in early to midsummer, and should continue blooming through fall, depending on growing zone and weather. Gardeners have little to do in order to get a butterfly bush to bloom, even in its first year.