1 Gal. Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) Live Shrub, Blue Flowers

Hi Lil, Thank you for asking! The key to getting a butterfly bush through winter (especially in USDA zone 5 and 6) is well-drained soil, particularly when the temperatures are low but the ground is not frozen. If nighttime temperatures are predicted to fall below -20 degrees, you can protect the shrub by covering it with a light blanket and removing the blanket as soon as the temperature warms. Snow typically will not damage butterfly bushes. The bush blooms on new wood, so if one of the branches breaks, just make a clean cut where it breaks. Many people cut their butterfly bush back in autumn, as part of their fall clean up. But particularly in cold climates, this can leave your butterfly bush more susceptible to damage over winter. Do not prune until you see green buds on the stems. Make your cuts just above where big, healthy leaf buds have formed. It can take several weeks into spring for new growth to show up - be patient and resist the urge to cut them back too early! Because it is always possible for shrubs to experience winter damage in cold climates, it’s best to give them as long a time as possible to get established before they face the challenges of the cold, wet season. In USDA zones 5 and 6 especially, keep butterfly bush planting time to spring through mid-summer so the plants have ample opportunity to develop a good root system to sustain them through winter. I hope this information helps! If you have any additional questions, please always feel free to reach out to us at helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or (734) 654-7485. Happy Gardening! Nikki

Hello Bob, Thank you for asking, we are happy to help. Proven Winners Pugster Blue is hardy in zones 5-9, and requires full sun. As long as it is getting at least 6 hours of sun a day, it will thrive in your zone 5! I hope this helps. If you have any questions please contact us at (734)654-7485 or helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com. Kind Regards, Allie

Hello Chip, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are always here to help! Pugster Blue Butterfly bush is a deciduous shrub that will shed its leaves as it enters its dormant state. We recommend pruning in the spring after the new growth emerges. The warmer your climate, the more you should cut back your butterfly bush each spring. If you would like to provide us with a few detailed photos to helpdesk@provenwinnersdirect.com or reach out to us at 734-654-7485, we would be happy to assist you further. Kind regards, Tabatha

It is returnable for 180 days

The butterfly bush is originally from Asia, so it is invasive in the United States.

Hey Polly Fine Vine, yes they are neonicotinoid-free and attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, and also resists deer. I hope this information helps. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact us on our hotline (734) 654-7485. Happy planting, Jade

They are perennial, so they come back each year. Check out provenwinners.com under Pugster Blue Butterfly Bush for more information and how to care for them.

if it gets 5-6 hours, you should be good. Anything less than that might not be enough.

At most, 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide