Buddleia x 'SMNBDO' ~ Pugster Periwinkle® Butterfly Bush size-3-g (4) Photo by David Eickhoff

(4) Photo by David Eickhoff

The taste is often described as refreshing and slightly tangy

is a fast growing conifer tree with pyramidal habit and dense

The glossy arrow-shaped leaves rise well above the water surface and the densely packed soft blue flowers bloom on erect stems in summer through fall

Buddleia x 'SMNBDO' ~ Pugster Periwinkle® Butterfly Bush size-3-g (4) Photo by David EickhoffPugster Periwinkle Butterfly Bush is a fast growing dwarf deciduous shrub with narrow grey green foliage and vibrant blooms on new wood. Its sweetly fragrant panicles from summer packed with tiny bright purple flowers bloom from summer until frost attracting bees and butterflies. Best performance in sunny well drained areas. Good drought tolerance. Type: Shrub Height: 1 2 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom