Dwarf Butterfly Bush Varieties For Small Gardens

Butterfly bush (Buddleia) is a showy shrub that is a favorite of gardeners and landscapers alike for its vibrant blooms, deer-resistance, and low-maintenance nature. This statement shrub is known to make an impact, but some wonder if their space is too small for the large flower panicles. Luckily, there are a variety of dwarf butterfly bushes on the market today that are tidy and compact, only reaching a few feet tall and wide! Here, we list some popular dwarf butterfly bush varieties on the market today that are perfect for tucking into smaller spaces or sunny patio containers.

Get all the beauty of a butterfly bush in a fraction of the space with Pugster® Periwinkle. With its soft violet blooms, improved winter hardiness, and efficient, space-saving size, this butterfly bush has earned a spot in your garden.

Mop Top™ butterfly bush is a dwarf fountain Buddleia with weeping purple flowers that bloom in spring instead of summer! Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this shrub thrives in hot climates and requires minimal effort from you.

Short on space? Lo & Behold 'Pink Micro Chip' butterfly bush was developed for gardeners with small hedges or those looking to spruce up a mixed garden bed. It's the tiniest butterfly bush on the market, reaching a diminutive 1.5' tall and wide. 

A small plant with a big impact! Pugster® Amethyst butterfly bush is a versatile, space-saving dwarf variety with big, beautiful blooms of clear amethyst purple. Each one is dotted with a cute yellow eye in the center and emits the sweetest honey scent.

Pugster White® butterfly bush features crisp white flowers that not only feed pollinators during the day but are also visible to night-flying moths. With its space-saving dwarf habit, it easily fits into any sunny garden bed or container.

Lo & Behold 'Purple Haze' butterfly bush features a horizontal, wider-than-tall habit with flower spikes that cascade downward, and can even be used as a ground cover along hedges and borders! It's a very unique shrub that brings a new level of appeal to your garden.