Buddleia hybrid 'Violet Cascade' PP34298

– Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds

– Considered a pollinator magnet and excellent for wildlife gardens

– Deer resistant and rarely browsed

– Deciduous shrub – dies back to the ground in colder climates

– Blooms from July through September, with potential for reblooming if deadheaded

– Foliage returns in late spring

– Pollinator gardens and butterfly habitats

– Borders, foundations, and mixed shrub beds

– Xeriscaping and drought-tolerant plantings

– Cut flower gardens and specimen shrub use

– Medium to dark green, lance-shaped leaves with a fine serrated edge

– Silvery or whitish underside gives the foliage a soft sheen

– Leaves are slightly fuzzy and aromatic when crushed

– Produces long cascading panicles up to 12 inches in length

– Rich deep purple flowers with small orange-yellow centers

– Sweetly fragrant, especially noticeable in warm weather

– Flowers continuously from mid-summer to early fall

– Plant in spring or early fall in a location with excellent drainage

– Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the root ball

– Loosen roots before placing the plant in the hole; backfill with amended soil if needed

– Water deeply after planting and apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

– Space 5–6 feet apart to accommodate mature spread and allow air circulation

– Prune back hard in early spring to 12–18 inches to encourage dense new growth

– Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season to prolong flowering

– Remove weak or dead stems as needed

– Moderate water needs when establishing – water deeply 1–2 times per week

– Once established, drought tolerant; prefers slightly dry conditions

– Avoid overly wet or poorly drained soils

– Requires full sun (minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight daily)

– Less flowering and leggier growth in partial shade

– Not grown for cut flowers or edible use; flowers can be cut for fresh arrangements

– Trim panicles when just opening for best vase life

– No parts are commonly harvested for food, oil, or ornamental seed

– Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) in early spring

– Avoid over-fertilization, which can lead to leggy growth with fewer blooms

– Supplement with compost or organic mulch to enrich the soil

– Self-pollinating and seed sterile, meaning it will not produce viable seeds

– Attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, aiding nearby plant pollination

– Salvia nemorosa – complements the spiky bloom form and attracts pollinators

– Echinacea purpurea – shares similar bloom time and drought tolerance

– Agastache – similar growing needs, vibrant color contrast

– Sedum – offers texture contrast and thrives in dry soils

– Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) – echoes the airy form and adds soft silver hues