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SMNBAB Fountain Butterfly Bush
Buddleia alternifolia 'SMNBAB' PP36748 Mop Top®
Fountain Butterfly Bush
In stock · from $30.99
Beautifully weeping branches filled with spirals of soft purple flowers bloom in spring instead of fall like other butterfly bushes. Highly attractive to pollinators and fragrant. Prefers slightly alkaline soil that drains well. Drought tolerant when established. Looks fantastic in mass plantings, borders or as a small focal point in spring.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-20.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does SMNBAB Fountain Butterfly Bush get?
About 4' tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does SMNBAB Fountain Butterfly Bush need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does SMNBAB Fountain Butterfly Bush need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will SMNBAB Fountain Butterfly Bush grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is SMNBAB Fountain Butterfly Bush deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy SMNBAB Fountain Butterfly Bush in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $30.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy SMNBAB Fountain Butterfly Bush wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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