Butterfly Candy? Li'l Taffy? Butterfly Bush

Butterfly Candy® Li'l Taffy™ Butterfly Bush

Add a burst of sugary-sweet color to your landscape with this charming compact butterfly bush, known for its rosy pink upright flower spikes and honey-like fragrance. This hardy perennial attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds throughout the growing season while requiring minimal care. Buy Butterfly Candy® Li'l Taffy™ online and transform your garden into a pollinator paradise.

Landscaping Uses

Perfect for containers on patios and decks, this dwarf variety also shines in mixed flower beds and along garden borders. Plant it where it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for smaller landscapes and container gardening, while taller plantings benefit from its neat, manageable growth habit.

Specifications

Height: 2–3 feet
Width: 2–3 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full to partial sun (6+ hours daily)
Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining (adapts to most soil types)
USDA Zones: 5–11

Why Homeowners Love It

• Extended blooming season from late spring through fall frost
• Heat and cold tolerant with excellent winter hardiness
• Minimal maintenance requirements once established
• Fragrant pink flowers that attract butterflies and beneficial pollinators

Planting & Care

Choose a location with full to partial sun and prepare a hole twice the width of the root ball. Plant slightly above ground level and mulch around the base, leaving space near the stem. Water regularly during the first season, keeping soil moist 6–8 inches deep, then allow it to dry between waterings. Prune in early spring by removing weak growth and cutting back about half the plant's height. Fertilizer is rarely needed unless soil quality is poor; if required, use a slow-release formula and water deeply afterward.