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Buddleia 'Lil Raspberry'
Buddleia 'Lil Raspberry'

Buddleia 'Lil Raspberry'

$34.95

Buddleia 'Lil Raspberry' is a compact butterfly bush selection with rich raspberry pink flower spikes that bloom from midsummer into early fall. Its dense, upright habit and fragrant nectar rich blooms make it a standout for pollinator gardens, sunny borders, and smaller landscapes where full sized Buddleia would overwhelm the space.

Height & Spread: 3 - 4 ft x 3 - 4 ft

Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This plant is a cultivated hybrid selection of Buddleia developed for compact growth and improved garden performance. It is not native to North America but is widely grown for its strong pollinator value and extended bloom period.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Highly attractive to Monarchs, Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and Admirals which flock to the nectar rich flower spikes throughout the bloom season.

Bees

  • Supports native bees and bumblebees which regularly forage on the abundant nectar production of each flower spike.

Hummingbirds

  • Draws hummingbirds which are attracted to the continuous nectar supply and bright raspberry pink blooms.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 3 - 4 ft apart to allow full mature spread and maintain airflow around the dense flowering branches.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and compact shrub plantings where its long blooming display and wildlife value can be fully appreciated.

Companion Plants

  • Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' (Russian Sage) - Adds airy lavender blue contrast and extends pollinator interest through the same bloom window.
  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Provides upright violet flower spikes that complement Buddleia’s vertical bloom structure.
  • Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry' (Coneflower) - Extends summer color and reinforces strong pollinator attraction.
  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Brings native grass texture and warm seasonal color for structural contrast.
  • Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' (Bee Blossom) - Echoes the airy movement and supports continuous pollinator activity.

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