Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Miss Molly® Butterfly Bush
Botanical Name: Buddleja davidii ‘Miss Molly’
Common Name: Miss Molly Butterfly Bush
Mature Height and Width:
4–5′ tall × 4–5′ wide
Growth Habit: Compact, upright-rounded deciduous shrub with dense branching and a strong central framework. More substantial and upright than dwarf series selections. Moderate growth rate.
Foliage Description: Lance-shaped dark green leaves with a slightly lighter underside. Foliage is proportionally broader and denser than smaller dwarf cultivars. Deciduous in Zones 5–7.
Flower Description: Thick, cone-shaped panicles in vibrant raspberry-red to magenta-red. Flower spikes are dense, upright, and highly saturated in color. Typically 6–10 inches long.
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer through early fall (blooms on new wood)
Fall Color: Foliage drops without significant fall coloration.
Light Requirements: Full sun for strongest color and bloom production.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Notable Landscape Uses:
Pollinator gardens; mixed shrub borders; patio-edge plantings; mass plantings; cottage gardens; backyard focal shrub; low informal hedge.
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Butterfly bush is generally not a preferred browse, though new growth may be sampled in high-pressure areas. Established plants typically recover well in Zones 5–7.