Buddleia Lilac Cascade

Common Name: Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac

Just like the others of the Cascade series, the habit of this Butterfly Bush has panicles that cascade downward like a waterfall. 12-18" huge, puffy panicles of pale lilac flowers. The size of the flowers match that of 'Grand Cascade', but with a lighter shade of purple and shorter stature. Perfect as a centerpiece in your garden. Through 4 years of monitoring for sterility we have not observed seed set – a stand out trait among Buddleia.

Butterfly Bushes have certainly earned their place in the garden over the years, and its easy to see why. Just when we need a breath of fresh air in the late summer heat, they happily burst into bloom. At a time when many other plants are already spent, buddleias are just beginning their show. Their passive coloring and texture makes a wonderful backdrop for perennials, and you'll love the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that flock to their honey-scented blossoms.

Height:

5.0-5.5 Feet

Spread:

6.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9,10

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Early Fall

Long Blooming

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Hummingbirds

Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Asian

Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant

Drought Tolerant

Easy To Grow

Fragrant Flowers

Specimen

Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America