I found this fun butterfly bush. "Buddleia Chrysalis™ Cranberry"

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I found this fun butterfly bush. " Buddleia Chrysalis Cranberry"
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​Just came in from the greenhouse.  It is raining lightly but has rained most of the night.  Nice rain and now the areas that weren’t turning green will happen.  April showers bring May flowers, and how we are all ready for those May flowers.  Stay dry, stay safe.
 
Australia family and friends for their Tuesday April 28 will have 75F(24C) another nice fall day for them.  Enjoy and stay safe. 
 
I have put in my order for perennials that I hope are delivered this week.  Here is one that I found that looks like it would be fun to have.  It is a small butterfly bush that can grow in a container and still get those lovely blooms on it.  Butterfly bushes are great for the pollinators and all of them are zone 5 hardiness.  But even though it is said by USDA that we are zone 5.  These are hard to keep over through the winter.  But plant it as an annual because of the wonderful bloom and what it does for the bees. 
Buddleia Chrysalis™ Cranberry
The Chrysalis™ Cranberry Butterfly Bush is a compact shrub that stands out with its deep cranberry-magenta-colored, fragrant flowers. It reaches a height of 20 to 28 inches and has a spread similar to its height. This shrub is ideal for container gardens, mixed borders, and mass plantings. It is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in full sun with well-draining soil. The plant is resistant to deer and downy mildew, making it a great choice for various garden settings.
The plant is known for its continuous blooming from spring through late summer and is a magnet for butterflies and beneficial pollinators. It is also suitable for smaller garden spaces, patios, and container gardens.
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Beckysgreenhouse.com  Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse