Variety is the spice of life and brings butterflies to the garden! The butterfly bush (Buddleia) is a deciduous shrub cherished for the vibrant, long flower panicles that attract pollinators looking to feast on its nectar-filled flowers. From compact dwarf varieties packed with flowers to highly fragrant long-bloomers, these types of butterfly bushes, big or small, are sure to stun in the landscape. Here, we'll discuss some of our favorite varieties and their unique garden features to find the perfect butterfly bush for you.

Lo & Behold (Buddleia x) from Proven Winners is for those who want to bring the flowering power of butterfly bush to their garden but want to maintain space! Developed by Megan Mathey, vivid flower panicles attract pollinators all summer without the need to deadhead.

• An excellent butterfly bush for erosion control.
• Silvery foliage & vibrant flower panicles.
• Compact habit & tidy habit perfect for smaller spaces.
• Easy-care, drought-tolerant & great for beginners.
• Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant.

Shop this variety: Buddleia Lo & Behold® 'Pink Micro Chip' butterfly bush, Buddleia Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' butterfly bush, Buddleia Lo & Behold Ruby Chip butterfly bush, Buddleia Lo & Behold® 'Purple Haze' butterfly bush.

The beautiful habit and large flower panicles from the 'Cascade' butterfly bush collection is certainly grand! Developed by Walter's Gardens, this varieties unique cascading habit makes it a whimsical addition to any garden.

• Flower panicles cascade downwards, similar to the look of a weeping willow.
• Enormous flowers, reaching up to 12-14' long and 4' thick.
• Long-blooming, highly fragrant.
• Later blooming compared to other butterfly bush varieties. 
• Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant.

Shop this variety: 'Grand Cascade' butterfly bush, 'Pink Cascade II' butterfly bush.

When some plants begin to end their show, the Pugster® butterfly bush series livens up and keeps reblooming, lasting all the way through the first frost. Each dainty floret is dotted with a gorgeous yellow center surrounded by a brightly colored flower. Aside from being addictive to butterflies and bees, you'll find that hummingbirds can't get enough of the sweet honey scent.

• Full-sized blooms on dwarf shrub.
• Loved by pollinators.
• More hardy to cold temperatures compared to other varieties.
• Long blooming, highly fragrant.
• Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant.

Shop this variety: Buddleia Pugster Pinker® butterfly bush, Buddleia Pugster Blue® butterfly bush, Buddleia Pugster® Amethyst butterfly bush, Buddleia Pugster White® - Butterfly Bush, Buddleia Pugster Periwinkle®- Butterfly Bush

Summer just got hotter with the 'Miss'(Buddleia x) series from Proven Winners! Featuring an array of hues, this line of butterfly bushes has spikey blooms that are the closest to true red to any others on the market. There is no need to worry about regular deadheading; this shrub is naturally round and neat without all the extra maintenance.

• Medium sized shrub with pink, purple, & blue color options
• Thrives in full sunlight (6+ hours/day).
• Care-free & easy to grow.
• Award-winning butterfly bush from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.
• Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant.

Shop this variety: Buddleia 'Miss Molly' butterfly bush, Buddleia 'Miss Violet' butterfly bush, Buddleia 'Miss Ruby' butterfly bush.

Darker purple than other butterfly bush varieties, 'Black Knight' (Buddleia davidii) makes for a dramatic feature in the landscape. Luckily, you won't have to wait long to experience its beauty; this butterfly bush is fast-growing compared to other varieties. This butterfly bush will spread and naturalize from midsummer through fall by self-seeding.

• Deeper/richer colored blooms compared to other butterfly bush varieties.
• Gray/green foliage.
• Fast growing & lasts up to 20 years.
• Perfect for hedges or privacy screens.
• Winner of The Royal Horticulture Society's "Award of Garden Merit"
• Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant.

Shop this variety: Buddleia 'Black Knight' butterfly bush.