Blueberry Pie® Butterfly Bush – Compact Pollinator Shrub

Blueberry Pie® Butterfly Bush – A Summer-Long Pollinator Magnet

Blueberry Pie® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia 'Blueberry Pie') delivers everything you want in a garden shrub: rich, deep blue-violet flower clusters, a sweet honey-like fragrance, and a non-stop parade of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds from summer through fall. Its compact, well-behaved size makes it a perfect fit for borders, cottage gardens, and large containers alike.

Why Gardeners Love Blueberry Pie® Butterfly Bush

• Vivid Blue-Violet Blooms: Dense flower clusters in a rich, jewel-toned hue that stands out in any landscape.
• Irresistible to Pollinators: Sweet fragrance draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all season long.
• Compact & Well-Behaved: Grows just 2–3 ft tall and wide — no aggressive spreading, perfect for smaller spaces.
• Deer-Resistant & Drought-Tolerant: Hardy and low-maintenance once established.
• Long Bloom Season: Flowers from early summer through fall with regular deadheading.

Planting Guide

• Hardiness Zone: 5–9
• Light: Full sun (6+ hours for best blooms)
• Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall and wide
• Bloom Time: Early summer through fall
• Soil: Well-drained; moderately drought-tolerant once established
• Pruning Tip: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering; cut back hard in early spring

Also Consider

Building a pollinator garden? Pair Blueberry Pie® with our Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf — its late-summer purple blooms extend the pollinator season beautifully as the butterfly bush winds down.