Perennials > Evergreen > Butterfly Bush 'Nanho Purple'

Family Buddlejaceae (BUD-lee-uh)
Genus Buddleja (BUD-lee-uh)
Species davidii var.nanhoensis
Cultivar Nanho Purple

Category Perennials, Shrubs
Height 4-6 ft.
Spacing 4-6 ft.
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Bloom Color Purple
Bloom Time Late Spring-Late Fall
Foliage Semi-Evergreen, will lose leaves/die back with frost

Hardiness
Zone 6a to -10 F
Zone 6b to -5 F
Zone 7a to 0 F
zone 7b to 5 F

Zone 8a to 10 F
Zone 8b to 15 F
Zone 9a to 20 F
Zone 9b to 25 F

Soil pH Requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Water Requirements
Drought tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Pruning Instructions
Prune if desired to keep from getting leggy

Propagation Methods
Unknown

Patent Information
Unknown

Other Details
Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds
Resistant to deer

My Garden Notes: 3 Plants

Bought 1 (1 gal.) plant @ Shades of Green 03/09 & re-potted
    • New growth & blooming 05/09 • Winterized indoors during winter 2009/2010
    • Planted in front yard right side & trimmed by half 03/10 • New growth & blooming 05/10 • Died Back during winter 2010/2011
    • New growth & starts 03/11
Bought 1 (1 gal.) plant @ Arbolito's 10/09 & re-potted
    • Planted on backyard fence-line
    • New growth and starts 02/11 • 1st bloom/season 05/11 • Planted in front yard (left side) 05/11
    • No blooms - trimmed back by half 08/11 • Doing great - lots of blooms 09/11 • Died back during winter 2011/2012
    • New growth & starts 02/12 • 1st bloom/season 05/12  trimmed by half 09/12  Died back during winter 2012/2013
    • 1st bloom/season 04/13
Bought 1 (4") plant @ Rainbow Gardens 04/11 & re-potted

Freezing Temps by Year:
2009-2010 Year: Freezing temps 12/09 & 01/10 * moderate winter
2010-2011 Year: Freezing temps 01/11 & 02/11 * moderate winter
2011/2012 Year: Freezing temps 12/11 & 01/12 * mild winter
2012/2013 Year: Freezing temps 12/12 & 01/13 *very mild winter