{"product_id":"butterfly-candy-lil-grape™","title":"Butterfly Candy, Li'l Grape™","description":"\u003ch2\u003eButterfly Candy® Li'l Grape™ Butterfly Bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuddleia davidii 'BotEx 001' · PP34515\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn a sunny corner into a purple-flowered gathering place for butterflies. Li'l Grape™ delivers fragrant, deep purple flower spikes from late spring to frost on a compact shrub that matures just 2–3 feet tall and wide. Enjoy big garden color without giving up precious space in your border or patio planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #617743; background: #f1f5e8; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3e542b;\"\u003eBest Time to Plant: Spring or Fall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder February–June or September–November for the strongest start. Summer and winter orders may be held until it's safe to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #617743; background: #f1f5e8; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3e542b;\"\u003eBEST VALUE: Premium Quart — Small Plant, Big Garden Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a well-rooted, nursery grown Li'l Grape™ in a quart pot, approximately 4–6 inches tall. This manageable size is easy to plant and ideal for building a colorful border or starting a sunny patio display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the quart for the compact purple butterfly bush you want, with room to grow into its beautiful mature shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to start your butterfly garden? Choose your Li'l Grape™ quart and add it to your cart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #617743; background: #f1f5e8; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3e542b;\"\u003eFILL MY BOX \u0026amp; SAVE 15%\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring more purple color to your garden with Li'l Grape™ Butterfly Bush plants and save 15% with Fill My Box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a repeating border or a grouped planting of this same compact, fragrant favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Plant a Good Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 2–3-foot mature size fits small gardens and sunny patio containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, deep purple blooms with a violet eye add color from late spring to frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat tolerance and lower water needs after establishment simplify summer care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistance helps protect your planting, though no plant is deer-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Plant Does For You\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns an empty sunny spot into a colorful focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings pollinator activity close to your patio or favorite garden-viewing window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds soft fragrance where you can enjoy it while walking through the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates a coordinated border without the height of a full-size butterfly bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives you a rewarding young plant to nurture into a rounded flowering shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet tall and wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant deep purple spikes with a violet eye; late spring to frost, depending on climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 5–10, root hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sun daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, average to enriched soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture during establishment; lower needs once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize as shipped:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quart pot; approximately 4–6 inches tall with a well-developed root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake room for season-long purple color. Add your Premium Quart Li'l Grape™ to your cart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePremium Features \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor for smaller spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rounded, compact habit makes Li'l Grape™ a natural fit for the front of sunny borders, walkway plantings and cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA patio-friendly pollinator stop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a generously sized container with drainage holes to enjoy fragrant blooms and visiting butterflies nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess fuss after establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerance, optional deadheading and tolerance of dry spells make this a practical choice for busy gardeners. Good drainage is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Quart is the featured best-value choice for this page.\u003c\/strong\u003e You receive a well-rooted young plant, not a mature 2–3-foot shrub. Compared with a larger nursery container, a quart starts with less top growth and a smaller root ball, making it easy to handle while allowing you to enjoy the growing process. Container size affects the starting size, not the variety's mature size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart Growing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Guide: Your First Steps to Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight and soil that drains well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater the quart plant before removing it gently from its pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper. Set the root-ball surface level with the surrounding soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill gently and water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch, keeping it away from the stems. Keep soil moist but never soggy while roots establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 2–3 feet apart for a repeating border. Check soil moisture regularly rather than relying on a fixed watering schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor patio growing, move your quart into a container at least 14–16 inches wide with drainage holes and quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Guide: Optimize Growth \u0026amp; Flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrioritize drainage. Use a raised bed or a gently elevated planting area where heavy soil holds moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply, then allow soil to begin drying before watering again. Adjust for rainfall, heat and container conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release shrub fertilizer according to its label. Avoid excess feeding that promotes soft growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in early spring as growth resumes. Remove dead stems and cut back to healthy buds; colder climates may see winter stem dieback with regrowth from the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove faded flower spikes if desired to encourage fresh blooms. Protect container-grown roots over winter, especially in Zones 5–6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips for Maximum Impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant a group of three or five Li'l Grape™ shrubs for a cohesive sweep of purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition plants near a patio or window so you can enjoy visiting pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the planting site sunny and the root zone well drained for stronger growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck patio pots frequently in summer; containers dry faster than garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive your quart time to establish before expecting the full mature display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick arrow to open Answers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does Li'l Grape™ Butterfly Bush get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a compact shrub approximately 2–3 feet tall and wide at maturity. Allow room for its rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a quart compare with a larger nursery size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quart is a younger, smaller starting plant with less top growth and a smaller root ball than a larger container-grown specimen. This page features the Premium Quart as the best-value choice. The container size does not change Li'l Grape™'s mature size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size plant will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne well-rooted quart-size Li'l Grape™ plant, approximately 4–6 inches tall. Seasonal growth and trimming can affect its appearance when it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Fill My Box savings offer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fill My Box callout above features 15% savings on Li'l Grape™ Butterfly Bush plants. Use that callout as the reference for this product's promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts bloom season runs from late spring through fall, often until frost. Timing varies with climate, planting date and establishment. Your shipped plant may not be in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it in a patio pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a container at least 14–16 inches wide with drainage holes and quality potting mix. Give it full sun and check soil moisture often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. At least 6 hours of direct sun daily helps support strong stems and abundant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant and pollinator friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeer seldom browse butterfly bushes, but hungry deer can sample any plant. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but not soggy while the plant establishes. Established plants tolerate dry spells, but prolonged hot, dry weather and container growing require closer attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to prune or deadhead it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune in early spring as new growth resumes, removing dead stems and cutting back to healthy growth. Deadheading is optional, but removing spent flower spikes can encourage more blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLi'l Grape™ is root hardy in Zones 5–10. Stems may die back in colder climates. Container-grown plants need extra root protection, particularly in Zones 5–6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #a64236; background: #f1f5e8; padding: 18px; margin: 18px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3e542b;\"\u003eTake Action Now\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your next season of fragrant purple flowers with a nursery grown Premium Quart Li'l Grape™ Butterfly Bush. Plan your sunny planting spot now and give your young plant time to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your quart and add Li'l Grape™ to your cart today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one quart-size Li'l Grape™ Butterfly Bush, approximately 4–6 inches tall, with a well-developed root system, ready to plant in the garden or a larger container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder February–June or September–November for the strongest start. Summer and winter orders may be held until it's safe to ship. Plant size and appearance vary with the season; flowers may be removed for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote: The images and videos on our site are the best way to show off our products and show how good we are as growers. Depending on the season you buy, you may get a plant that is smaller or bigger than the picture shows. The plant might bloom like it does on our site, but it might not. We cut off the blooms most of the time because they don't ship well. When you buy our plants, think of them as an investment in your future garden, and enjoy the process of seeing it grow to its fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Factory Direct","offers":[{"title":"Quart Plant","offer_id":67606870425636,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/8759\/2228\/files\/Buddleia_Butterfly_Candy_Lil_Grape_MAIN_1.jpg?v=1791237309","url":"https:\/\/plantfactorydirect.com\/products\/butterfly-candy-lil-grape%e2%84%a2","provider":"Plant Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}