SHRUB 'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush

Buddleja x hybrid ‘Miss Molly’

Bold, vibrant, and bursting with pollinator activity, ‘Miss Molly’ Butterfly Bush delivers some of the richest flower color available in a butterfly bush. Its fragrant blooms emerge in striking shades of sangria-red to deep magenta, creating nonstop color from summer through fall while attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees in droves.

With its naturally rounded habit, drought tolerance, and easy-care nature, ‘Miss Molly’ is a standout choice for sunny gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Rich sangria-red to magenta flower spikes with exceptional color intensity
• Long bloom season from summer through fall
• Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established
• Compact, mounded growth perfect for modern landscapes

Growing Tips:

• Light: Full sun (8+ hours daily) for maximum flowering
• Soil: Well-drained soil is essential; avoid soggy conditions
• Water: Moderate watering during the first growing season; minimal watering once established
• Spacing: 5–6 feet apart to allow for mature spread
• Plant Size: Typically grows 4–5 feet tall and wide
• Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9

Care & Maintenance:

• Prune hard in early spring after new growth begins, cutting back to 12–24 inches for fuller growth and heavier blooming
• Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage continuous reblooming
• Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
• Avoid over-fertilizing with high nitrogen products, which reduce flowering

Best Use:
Perfect for pollinator gardens, mixed borders, cottage gardens, and sunny foundation plantings. Also works beautifully as a colorful focal point in mass plantings.

Grower’s Note:
In colder climates, ‘Miss Molly’ may die back in winter but reliably returns from the roots in spring—often blooming even more vigorously each year.