Good Golly!
'Miss Molly' is one of the compact, colorful butterfly
bush varieties developed by Dr. Dennis Werner of NCSU. Her sister plants
include 'Miss Ruby', 'Miss Violet' and 'Miss Pearl' - all delightful and
well-mannered.
We love these non-invasive varieties. They have nice, well-behaved habits and are covered with vibrant blooms. When other plants are exhausted by summer's heat, these varieties add exuberant color and fragrance to gardens.
'Miss Molly' has the reddest flower we've ever seen on a Buddleia,
although that red color is most pronounced in southern climates. It is a
non-invasive cultivar, and is permitted for sale in Oregon.
It grows 4-5' tall and wide and is hardy to USDA
Zone 5. Like all Buddleia, it will grow best in full sun and well-drained
soil.
Plant of the Week is written by Jane Beggs-Joles
