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Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) is a perennial shrub that can grow taller than 10 feet (3 meters). Buddleia davidii attracts bees and butterflies during the plants blooming period of summer through fall. Use caution when planting Buddleia davidii as it is categorized as an invasive species in many states. Always check with your local regulating body before adding new plant species to your garden.

Cover image details: Butterfly bush_Buddleia Davidii_© lianem/123rf.com

Buddleia Davidii
Name:Butterfly Bush
Binomial Name:Buddleia davidii
Life Cycle:Perennial shrub
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:5-9
Size:Can grow taller than 10 feet (3 meters)
Bee Benefits:Nectar source
Facts:Use caution! This plant is categorized as an invasive plant in many states.
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White Campanula flower, white bellflower._© Dmitry Vdovichenko/123rf.com
Campanula Latifolia Alba
Name:White bellflower
Binomial Name:Campanula latifolia alba
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms in Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:4-8
Size:Can grow larger than 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide (1.2 meters tall x .91 meters wide)
Bee Benefits:Nectar source
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Campanula rotundifolia – bellflower family_© Syrbu Igor/123rf.com
Campanula Rotundifolia
Name:Bellflower
Binomial Name:Campanula rotundifolia
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:3-9
Size:Can grow larger than 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide (60 cm by 60 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar source
Facts:Deer resistant
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Blue bellflower_Hyacinthoides non-scripta_© Paola Garcia/123rf.com
Hyacinthoides Non-scripta
Name:Blue bellflower
Binomial Name:Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer
USDA Hardiness:4-9
Size:Can grow larger than 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide (30 cm by 30 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar source
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Clustered bellflower or Campanula glomerata_© subcomandantemarcos/123rf.com
Campanula Glomerata
Name:Clustered bellflower
Binomial Name:Campanula glomerata
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:3-8
Size:Can grow larger than 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide (60 cm by 60 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar source
Facts:Use caution! This plant is categorized as an invasive plant in many states.
Also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Campanula portenschlagiana blooming in Tokyo, Japan_© suchi187/123rf.com
Campanula Portenschlagiana
Name: Wall bellflower, Dalmatian bellflower
Binomial Name:Campanula Portenschlagiana
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through mid-Fall
USDA Hardiness:4-7
Size:Can grow larger than 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide (30 cm by 30 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar source
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Please note: While we have worked to provide the most accurate information, climate and growing location will impact the size, height, bloom-time, annual/perennial status, and may impact color. We have gathered this data from personal experience, with online resources used for additional clarification. Additional references include google and usda.gov

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