Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush

The newest addition to the Pugster family! This butterfly bush may be compact, but it offers full size stunning purple flowers. The blooms are fragrant and continuous from early summer to first frost. To add to its blooming charm each center is an orange-yellow tone. The Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush is a hardy butterfly bush that is resistant to deer and rabbits. This butterfly bush has its signature green foliage. The Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush produces a unique colored flower that is purple with amethyst tones. Bloom season is generous in length and blooms lasting from early summer to frost. The blooms are fragrant and continuous, attracting pollinators. This shrub has a height and spread of twenty-four inches. Use this butterfly bush as a filler for containers. Plant as a groundcover or border plant. It does well with mass planting and being used for ground cover. It makes a stunning focal point and is the perfect addition to any landscape or garden. Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush Care To care for your Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush start by planting in full sun. Water needs for this butterfly bush are average but be sure not to overwater. It absolutely requires well drained soil. This butterfly bush is adaptable to all soil types and PH levels. Deadheading is not necessary, but pruning is recommended and should be done in the early spring. Slow release fertilizer should be applied in the spring. Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush Spacing Giving your Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush proper space to grow is important to its delicate root system. Spacing should be no less than 24 inches, center on center. When planting in proximity, it is imperative to take proper spacing into mind when planning your garden and landscapes.

Interesting Fact(s) – The name Pugster comes from the resemblance to a pug - short, stocky, and cute! There are five varieties we offer: Pugster Amethyst, Pugster Blue, Pugster Periwinkle, Pugster Pink, and Pugster White. Find the Right Variety Compare Pugster® Butterfly Bushes Compare flower color, mature size, and the features that set each Pugster® butterfly bush apart. VarietyFlower ColorMature SizeBest Feature