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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 DavidiiName:Butterfly BushBinomial Name:Buddleia davidiiLife Cycle:Perennial shrubSun Needs:Full sun, partial sunSoil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soilWater Needs:Maintain moist soilBloom Time:Blooms Summer through FallUSDA Hardiness:5-9Size:Can grow taller than 10 feet (3 meters)Bee Benefits:Nectar sourceFacts:Use caution! This plant is categorized as an invasive plant in many states.GardenPathInsider.com White Campanula flower, white bellflower._© Dmitry Vdovichenko/123rf.com Campanula Latifolia AlbaName:White bellflowerBinomial Name:Campanula latifolia albaLife Cycle:PerennialSun Needs:Full sun, partial sunSoil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soilWater Needs:Maintain moist soilBloom Time:Blooms in Spring through SummerUSDA Hardiness:4-8Size:Can grow larger than 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide (1.2 meters tall x .91 meters wide)Bee Benefits:Nectar sourceGardenPathInsider.com Campanula rotundifolia - bellflower family_© Syrbu Igor/123rf.com Campanula RotundifoliaName:BellflowerBinomial Name:Campanula rotundifoliaLife Cycle:PerennialSun Needs:Full sun, partial sunSoil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soilWater Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soilsBloom Time:Blooms Summer through FallUSDA Hardiness:3-9Size:Can grow larger than 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide (60 cm by 60 cm)Bee Benefits:Nectar sourceFacts:Deer resistantGardenPathInsider.com Blue bellflower_Hyacinthoides non-scripta_© Paola Garcia/123rf.com Hyacinthoides Non-scriptaName:Blue bellflowerBinomial Name:Hyacinthoides non-scriptaLife Cycle:PerennialSun Needs:Full sun, partial sunSoil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soilWater Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soilsBloom Time:Blooms SummerUSDA Hardiness:4-9Size:Can grow larger than 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide (30 cm by 30 cm)Bee Benefits:Nectar sourceGardenPathInsider.com Clustered bellflower or Campanula glomerata_© subcomandantemarcos/123rf.com Campanula GlomerataName:Clustered bellflowerBinomial Name:Campanula glomerataLife Cycle:PerennialSun Needs:Full sun, partial sunSoil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soilWater Needs:Maintain moist soilBloom Time:Blooms Spring through SummerUSDA Hardiness:3-8Size:Can grow larger than 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide (60 cm by 60 cm)Bee Benefits:Nectar sourceFacts:Use caution! This plant is categorized as an invasive plant in many states.Also attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsGardenPathInsider.com Campanula portenschlagiana blooming in Tokyo, Japan_© suchi187/123rf.com Campanula PortenschlagianaName: Wall bellflower, Dalmatian bellflowerBinomial Name:Campanula PortenschlagianaLife Cycle:PerennialSun Needs:Full sun, partial sunSoil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soilWater Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soilsBloom Time:Blooms Summer through mid-FallUSDA Hardiness:4-7Size:Can grow larger than 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide (30 cm by 30 cm)Bee Benefits:Nectar sourceGardenPathInsider.com Click Below To Continue The Journey On The Next Page! CLICK NEXT: PLANTS (C to D) CLICK BACK: TO ARTICLE FIRST PAGE 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