Blue Chip Dwarf Butterfly Bush

1 Gallon

$25.00

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Blue Chip Dwarf Butterfly Bush

Buddleja Lo & Behold ®'Blue Chip'

The ultimate dwarf, sterile butterfly bush, offering non-stop blue blooms and pollinator action in a tiny, worry-free package.

$25.00

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Bay Area–Based Nursery

We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Blue Chip Dwarf Butterfly Bush is a truly miniature powerhouse, offering all the pollinator appeal of its larger relatives in an ultra-compact form. Its densely packed flower spikes are a vibrant lavender-blue with a bright orange eye in the center of each tiny bloom. Blooming non-stop from summer to frost, it creates a colorful "blue chip" investment for any sunny spot. As one of the first truly sterile butterfly bushes, it is completely non-invasive, making it an ecologically sound and stunning choice for patio pots, rock gardens, or edging.

Ultra-Compact & Truly Sterile: A Lo & Behold® series introduction, it is exceptionally dwarf (24-30 inches) and produces no viable seeds, eliminating any concern of invasiveness.
Vibrant Blue-Orange Blooms: Features abundant flower spikes in a striking combination of rich lavender-blue florets with a contrasting orange throat.
Continuous Summer Color: Flowers profusely from early summer until the first hard frost without deadheading, providing relentless color and food for pollinators.
Perfect for Containers & Edging: Its tiny stature and neat, mounded habit make it perhaps the best butterfly bush for container gardening, window boxes, or as a low, flowering border edge.
Low-Maintenance & Heat Tolerant: Requires full sun and well-drained soil. A hard prune in late winter keeps it compact and floriferous. It is highly drought and heat tolerant.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves with velvety gray-green texture,Flowers: Dense conical panicles of magenta-violet blooms with golden-orange centers,Habit: Compact, mounding semi-evergreen shrub
Mature Height: 2-3 ft
Mature Width: 2-3 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Key Advantages:Non-invasive sterile variety,Continuous summer-to-frost blooming,Highly attractive to butterflies/hummingbirds,Superior cold hardiness,Drought tolerant once established
Landscape Uses:Pollinator gardens,Container plantings,Low borders,Rock gardens,Mass plantings
Special Care:Pruning: Cut back to 6-12" in early spring,Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to pH 5.0-8.5,Water: Weekly until established, then drought tolerant,Fertilizer: Balanced slow-release in spring
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: June through September,Foliage: Semi-evergreen in zones 7-9

Q: Can it really stay that small without constant pruning?
A: Yes, its compact size is a genetic trait. While it benefits from an annual hard prune in late winter to rejuvenate and shape it, it will naturally maintain a small, dense mound throughout the growing season without shearing or pinching.

Q: How does it attract pollinators if it's sterile?
A: Sterility refers only to seed production. The flowers still produce abundant nectar and pollen, making them just as attractive—if not more so—to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds as fertile varieties.