{"product_id":"buddleia-lil-raspberry","title":"Buddleia 'Lil Raspberry'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuddleia 'Lil Raspberry'\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 - 4 ft x 3 - 4 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to Monarchs, Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and Admirals which flock to the nectar rich flower spikes throughout the bloom season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees and bumblebees which regularly forage on the abundant nectar production of each flower spike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws hummingbirds which are attracted to the continuous nectar supply and bright raspberry pink blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 3 - 4 ft apart to allow full mature spread and maintain airflow around the dense flowering branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and compact shrub plantings where its long blooming display and wildlife value can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' (Russian Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds airy lavender blue contrast and extends pollinator interest through the same bloom window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides upright violet flower spikes that complement Buddleia’s vertical bloom structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry' (Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends summer color and reinforces strong pollinator attraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings native grass texture and warm seasonal color for structural contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' (Bee Blossom)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Echoes the airy movement and supports continuous pollinator activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":46487529619617,"sku":"BUDDLEIA BUTTERFLY CANDY LIL RASPBERRY","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/ImageComingSoon.jpg?v=1589304044","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/buddleia-lil-raspberry","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}