Plant Patent Applied ForIf you love the fragrance, color, and butterfly-attracting power of Butterfly Bushes but don't have the space for a huge, rambling shrub, Purple Emperor™ was grown just for you! This dwarf Butterfly Bush is just 3 to 5 feet high and wide at maturity, yet sets the same long, profuse bloom trusses as its larger cousins!
The purple blooms are tightly packed along arching stems that lean out from the plant, inviting butterflies to alight. Wonderfully fragrant, they fill the surrounding air with a sweet scent that just can't be beat. Plant a few in containers and move them onto the patio or near conversation spots, so they can be enjoyed up close!
Purple Emperor™ begins flowering in midsummer and continues well into fall. Its dense, well-branched habit keeps the plant attractive even when not blooming. This new British variety is a compact choice for containers, smaller gardens, and even large settings, where it looks delightful in front of full-size Butterfly Bushes or in the middle of the sunny border. Zones 5-8.
