Buddleia x 'Miss Molly'
Butterfly Bush - 'Miss Molly'
Butterflies and hummingbirds will flock to 'Miss Molly' with its intensely colored, fragrant blooms and refined growth habit. This Butterfly Bush produces nearly red flowers. No deadheading is required and you'll be rewarded with lush blooms the entire summer. This non-invasive variety thrives in sun and is a beautiful addition to your mixed border, perennial garden or wildlife garden. 'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush is deer resistant and tolerates heat and drought. 'Miss Molly' is a brilliant addition to any landscaped area.
Key Plant Details
Planting Zones:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Soil Type:
Clay, Sandy, Loamy
Light Requirement:
Sun
Moisture:
Average
Plant Characteristics
Mature Size:
4-5 feet in height, 4-6 foot spread
Annual Growth Rate:
Moderate
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
Fall, Summer
Reblooming:
Yes
Fragrance:
Yes
Shop By Use:
Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant
Care Tips
Care Tips - Growing:
Plant in full sun for best flowering. Deadheading not required for continuous bloom. In clay soils, plant a bit higher than ground level to divert moisture away from the center of the plant.
Care Tips - Pruning:
Prune only after new growth emerges in spring. Cut back to just above a set of large, healthy buds.
Care Tips - Soil:
Good drainage is essential. The combination of wet soil and cold temperatures is particularly detrimental.
Care Tips - Uses:
Mixed borders and perennial gardens, as well as butterfly and humminbird gardens. It can be incorporated into foundation plantings, but is best combined with other plants to ensure interest in winter and spring.
Zone Map
This plant will grow in these zones
