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Known as the butterfly bush, Buddleja davidii bears conical, nectar-rich flowers, which attract butterflies and bees in late summer. Flowers come in a variety of colours including purple, blue, pink and white. Plants are easy to grow and thrive in almost any situation, but will attract more butterflies and bees if grown in full sun.
Buddleja davidii 'Purple Emperor' has a compact upright habit, and bears masses of deep purple blooms. To encourage later flowering (which benefits garden butterflies such as the small tortoiseshell), cut plants back to the base in May.
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Buddleja ‘Purple emperor’ and wildlife
Buddleja ‘Purple emperor’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Buddleja ‘Purple emperor’ poisonous?
Buddleja ‘Purple emperor’ has no toxic effects reported.
