Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush
Buddleia 'SMNBDBT' USPP 28,794
Pugster Blue® Butterfly Bush represents a Proven Winners® compact cultivar delivering exceptional floral abundance within a remarkably diminutive framework. Reaching merely 24 inches in height with 2–3 foot mature width, this selection produces full-sized iceberg-blue flowers of disproportionate scale relative to plant stature, distinguished by refined yellow-orange eye centers. Thick sturdy stems provide robust structural support for sustained floral production while enhancing winter hardiness and cold-season survival capacity superior to conventional butterfly bush selections. Extended bloom duration from early summer through autumn frost establishes sustained seasonal interest across the extended growing period. Exceptional versatility encompasses border definition, edging applications, container cultivation, ground-cover function, mass plantings, and specimen display. Sustained butterfly and hummingbird attraction enhances ecological value and wildlife engagement. The combination of exceptional compact proportions, commanding blue-tone floral character, extended bloom duration, environmental resilience, and multi-functional utility establishes it as an outstanding selection for gardeners prioritizing sustained color and refined ornamental presence across diverse landscape applications.