Buddleia Buzz™ Midnight Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Buzz™ ‘Midnight’ — Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Buzz™ ‘Midnight’ is a compact, dwarf butterfly bush that produces deep, velvety purple flower spikes all summer long. Its rich, dramatic blooms are highly fragrant and packed with nectar, drawing in butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Unlike larger varieties, the Buzz™ series stays tidy and manageable, making ‘Midnight’ perfect for smaller gardens, patios, and containers. Heat tolerant, long-blooming, and easy to grow, it delivers big impact in a compact size.

Key Features

• Striking deep purple flower spikes with a sweet fragrance

• Naturally compact and ideal for containers or small spaces

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds throughout the season

• Long-blooming from summer into fall

• Heat tolerant and low maintenance

• Sterile or low-seed set in many regions, reducing invasiveness

Specs

• Botanical Name: Buddleia davidii Buzz™ ‘Midnight’

• Common Name: Butterfly Bush

• Height: 3–5 ft

• Spread: 3–4 ft

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates average to poor soils

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9

• Bloom Time: Summer to fall

• Flower Color: Deep purple