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Buddleja Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip PP32399

Scientific Name: Buddleja 'SMNBDD'

Also Known As

  • Ruby Chip Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Buddleja Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip PP32399 plant details

Buddleja Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip PP32399 is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip PP32399

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip PP32399

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This space-saving dwarf boasts dozens of bold ruby-magenta flower spikes, blooming all summer long with no deadheading necessary. Very easy to grow, deer resistant and drought tolerant.

Gardening facts about Buddleja Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip PP32399 plant

How to Grow Buddleja Lo & Behold® Ruby Chip PP32399

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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