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Buddleia 'Miss Violet'
Choose Miss Violet Butterfly Bush if you want a compact shrub with strong purple summer color and pollinator traffic in a hot, sunny bed. The tradeoff: it needs annual pruning and won’t give much winter structure.
Buy This If
You want purple bloom in summer.
Butterflies are part of the goal.
You can prune hard in spring.
Skip This If
You need evergreen privacy.
The site stays soggy in winter.
You need dependable deer resistance.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The purple flowers carry a lot of summer color, but the plant has limited presence after leaf drop.
Growth Rate
A
It fills in quickly during the growing season when planted in the right light and soil.
Maintenance
B
Plan on a hard spring cutback, with optional spent-flower trimming if you want a tidier look.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.
Small Space Fit
A-
Its compact habit works well in tighter beds, though it still needs room for air movement.
Screening Value
D
It is deciduous and seasonal, so it should not be used for privacy screening.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Miss Violet for open, sunny beds where summer color matters more than winter structure. Give it good drainage and plan on a spring cutback before new growth pushes.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
4.5 ft
Mature Width
4.5 ft
Hardiness Zones
5a-9b
Spacing
4.5 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Average to moist
Growth Habit
Upright, arching, vase-shaped
Customers Usually Ask
Will it attract butterflies?
Yes, and bees too; a warm, open planting spot helps activity.
Do I need to deadhead it?
Not required, but trimming spent flowers can keep it neater.
Is it a privacy shrub?
No, use it for seasonal color rather than screening.
Why plant butterfly bush
Blooms July to frost, when little else does
Sterile and near-sterile cultivars — no reseeding
Drought tolerant, deer resistant, full sun
Grown and hardened off for New England conditions
We grow and acclimate our Proven Winners stock right here in New Hampshire, so it's ready for New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!