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SMNBDMO Butterfly Bush
Buddleia 'SMNBDMO' PPAF Darkest Night™
Butterfly Bush
In stock · from $26.99
Deep purple flowers look mysterious and dusky on a mid-sized plant, perfect for bringing depth of color to any sunny landscape. Tolerates hot, dry locations and tough soil conditions. Attracts butterflies and bees.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does SMNBDMO Butterfly Bush get?
About 5' tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does SMNBDMO Butterfly Bush need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does SMNBDMO Butterfly Bush need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will SMNBDMO 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 SMNBDMO Butterfly Bush deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy SMNBDMO Butterfly Bush in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $26.99. 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 SMNBDMO 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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