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Dr. Dennis Werner
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

LO & BEHOLD® ‘Lilac Chip’

Butterfly Bush

Buddleia

'Lilac Chip'

PP#24,016; CBR#4663

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  • Very dwarf
  • Non-invasive
  • Continuous blooming
Description

Award-winning Lo & Behold® 'Lilac Chip' butterfly bush is a space-saving, non-stop-blooming powerhouse for the landscape. Naturally growing as a dense little mound of soft purple flower spires, this non-invasive buddleia is fast to produce with outstanding container presentation.

Awards
Best of Show, Gold Medal, Plantarium 2012; Plant Publicity Holland Visitor Award Plantarium 2012
USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
18 - 24"
Width
24 -30"
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer - frost
Flower Color
Purple
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® ‘Lilac Chip’ Buddleia
  • Spec Sheet: Lo & Behold® ‘Lilac Chip’ Buddleia spec sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Lo & Behold® ‘Lilac Chip’ Buddleia grower sheet
  • Benchcard: Lo & Behold® ‘Lilac Chip’ Buddleia benchcard

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

    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, Purple flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Reblooming, Attracts pollinators, Drought tolerant, Fragrant, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Dwarf, Non-invasive, Award winner

    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, Purple flowers, Green foliage