Buddleia 'Miss Pearl'
Buddleia 'Miss Pearl' is a refined butterfly bush selection featuring large conical clusters of pure white flowers with a soft golden eye that bloom continuously from early summer into fall. Its upright habit and long blooming performance make it a standout focal point in sunny borders while providing constant movement from visiting pollinators.
Height & Spread: 4 - 5 ft x 3 - 4 ft
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Average well drained soil
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This buddleia is a cultivated hybrid and is not native to North America. It has been selected for improved form, extended bloom time, and non invasive characteristics compared to older varieties.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Highly attractive to Monarchs, Swallowtails, and Painted Ladies which gather in large numbers to feed on the abundant nectar rich blooms.
Hummingbirds
- Draws in hummingbirds which feed frequently on the long lasting flower clusters throughout the season.
Bees
- Supports native bees and bumblebees which visit consistently for nectar.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 3 - 4 ft apart to allow for mature spread and proper air circulation.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and as a focal point planting where its bright white blooms and long flowering season can be fully appreciated.
Companion Plants
- Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Provides vertical structure and contrast to the shrub form.
- Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' (Coneflower) - Extends the white color palette while supporting pollinators.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Adds airy lavender blue tones that complement the crisp white blooms.
- Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' (Switchgrass) - Offers strong upright form and seasonal texture behind the plant.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender) - Brings fragrance and low growing structure that pairs well in sunny plantings.