Zone 5 - 9

The Butterfly Bush is one of the best garden ornamentals to attract butterflies. Also much loved by hummingbirds and bees. 'Lochinch' forms a vase-shaped bush growing 3-4' tall. It has gorgeous soft, lavender-blue flower cones resembling a lilac bloom turned on its side -- this set against wonderful silver-grey foliage. Great contrast! Blooms late summer and early fall. Flowers have an enticeing vanilla fragrance.

In colder climates, the butterfly bush acts like a sub-shrub -- its root systems overwinter but most of the upper bush does not. In early spring cut it back to 8-12" from the ground to encourage new growth. Can be very late to leaf out in the spring. Sometimes ours do not show any signs of life until June! Do not give up on the plant prematurely. Best in sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil.

4.5" pot size