Butterfly Bush
Zone 5 - 9
Tall, upright, vase-shaped, woody sub-shrub with lovely, fragrant, cone-shaped blooms which are deep reddish-purple.  Blooms late summer to early fall.  An outstanding plant to attract butterflies.  Cut back to 20-30 cm from the ground in the spring.  Very late to leaf out so do not give up too early.   Best in sun to part shade, in well drained soil.  HEIGHT:   150-200 m      SPREAD:  120-150 m
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2 gallon container size