Zone 9 · Butterfly Bush

Planting Butterfly Bush in Zone 9

Buddleja davidii

✅ Butterfly Bush thrives in zone 9 (hardy 5–9)

Can I plant today?

Butterfly Bush has a specific planting window in zone 9. Check back in spring.

Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·

Zone's last frost

around February 15

Zone's first frost

around December 15

Bloom window

July – October

Peak bloom

August

Sun required

full sun

Mature height

72"

Spacing

60" apart

Type

perennial

How to plant Butterfly Bush in zone 9

Plant in spring. Cut back hard each spring for more blooms. Choose sterile 'Lo & Behold' cultivars to avoid invasiveness.

Butterfly Bush peaks in August. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.

Shasta Daisy

Peaks in July

Purple Coneflower

Peaks in July

Daffodil

Peaks in April

Bee Balm

Peaks in July

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