Buddleia davidii Yellow Butterfly Bush - Fragrant Deciduous Shrub for Zones 5-9

Product Overview

The Buddleia davidii, commonly known as the Yellow Butterfly Bush, is a deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant yellow flower clusters. This plant is an excellent addition to gardens aiming to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees. It thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.

Key Features

• Fragrant yellow flower clusters that bloom in summer
• Deciduous shrub reaching 6-8 feet in height with pruning
• Attracts butterflies and bees, supporting local wildlife
• Drought tolerant once established
• Prefers full sun exposure and well-draining soil

Growing Information

This shrub grows best in full sun and requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot. It is drought tolerant after establishment, reducing the need for frequent watering. Regular pruning helps maintain its size and encourages healthy growth. The Yellow Butterfly Bush is ideal for pollinator gardens and landscape planting in zones 5-9.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.