Wilson Bros Gardens Butterfly Bush

Yes. This variety is unique because its lavender buds open into 8 to 10-inch spikes that feature a blend of lavender, orange, gold, and yellow shades simultaneously.

For the best flowering performance, plant it in a location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. It can also tolerate partial shade, such as morning sun with afternoon shade or vice versa.

Yes, the BiColor Butterfly Bush is considered deer and rabbit resistant. While it is highly attractive to pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, its fragrance and foliage are generally unappealing to local wildlife.

You can expect this plant to reach a mature height and width of 6 to 8 feet. Because it is a fast grower, it will fill in its space relatively quickly.

Once established, this shrub is quite drought-tolerant and requires only average to low water. Until it is fully settled in your garden, keep the soil moist but well-drained.

The BiColor Butterfly Bush is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9. It is a deciduous shrub, meaning it will lose its leaves in the winter and go dormant before returning in the spring.