Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red’ ~ Monrovia® Royal Red Butterfly Bush bee #57 stone is often used

#57 stone is often used for pathways

Once the shoot begin to appear place it back in the sun

In mid-summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny deep red flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

Deadheading will promote continued blooms

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Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red’ ~ Monrovia® Royal Red Butterfly Bush bee #57 stone is often usedRoyal Red Butterfly Bush is a large upright deciduous shrub with dense grey green foliage and vibrantly colored blooms. The rich magenta purple to purple red flowers bloom on panicles from midsummer into fall attracting bees and butterflies. Best performance in sunny well drained areas. Drought tolerant. Type: Shrub Height: 6 8 Spread: 4 6 Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer, Fall