Fragrant Blue-Purple Blooms That Attract Butterflies from Summer Through Fall
Butterfly Bush Nanho Blue features fragrant blue-purple flower spikes that bloom continuously from summer through fall, creating stunning displays of rich color while attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees to the garden. This compact, fast-growing deciduous shrub delivers exceptional pollinator value with vigorous reblooming on new wood, ensuring reliable performance even after winter dieback. Thriving in full sun and adaptable to various soil conditions, Nanho Blue delivers long-lasting color with minimal maintenance in a more compact form than standard butterfly bushes.
Key Features
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Fragrant Blue-Purple Blooms: Sweetly scented flower spikes create vibrant color from summer through fall
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Butterfly Magnet: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial pollinators
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Compact Form: Smaller size than standard butterfly bushes, perfect for smaller gardens
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Blooms on New Wood: Rebounds vigorously even after winter dieback
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Extended Bloom Period: Continuous flowers throughout the summer and fall
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Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun
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Mature Size: 4-5' tall x 4-5' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 5-9
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Type: Deciduous shrub
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Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage vigorous growth. Deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for pollinator gardens, mixed borders, cottage gardens, and smaller spaces. Excellent choice for adding fragrant, long-lasting color and attracting butterflies to the landscape. Works beautifully near patios and decks where butterflies can be enjoyed, in perennial borders, or as a low hedge. Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and other pollinator-friendly perennials. Ideal for properties seeking compact flowering shrubs with exceptional wildlife value.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun in well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment. Once established, drought tolerant. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant blooms.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
