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Dr. Dennis Werner
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

LO & BEHOLD® ‘Blue Chip’

Butterfly Bush

Buddleia x

'Blue Chip'

PP#19,991; CBR#3602

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  • Dwarf habit
  • Continuous blooming
  • Non-invasive
Description

The plant that started it all! Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip' butterfly bush set the standard for non-invasive dwarf buddleia. A tidy, mounded habit, fragrant, purple-blue flowers, and continuous bloom without the need to deadhead combine to make this a landscaper favorite. Non-invasive and approved for sale in Oregon.

Awards
Best New Plant, Salon due Vegetal; Best New Plant, MidAm '09; 2010 Showstopper Plant, NC Coop Extension Service; Top Buddleia, RHS; Gold Medal, Plantarium '09; Bronze Medal, Green for Life, Poland
USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
2 - 2.5'
Width
2 - 2.5'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer - frost
Flower Color
Blue
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Good drainage is essential. The combination of wet soil and cold temperatures is particularly detrimental.

Pruning

Prune only after new growth emerges in spring. Cut back to just above a set of large, healthy buds.

Uses

All buddleia in the Lo & Behold® series are especially suited to groundcover and edging, as well as being incorporated into gardens, borders, and foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadheading not required for continuous bloom. In clay soils, plant a bit higher than ground level to divert moisture away from the center of the plant.

  • Tag: Lo & Behold® ‘Blue Chip’ Buddleia tag
  • Spec Sheet: Lo & Behold® ‘Blue Chip’ Buddleia spec sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Lo & Behold® ‘Blue Chip’ Buddleia grower sheet
  • Benchcard: Lo & Behold® ‘Blue Chip’ Buddleia benchcard
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week October 3, 2019

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Buddleia, Common name: Butterfly Bush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Non-invasive, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Buddleia, Common name: Butterfly Bush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Blue flowers, Green foliage