BUZZ™ Magenta Butterfly Bush

BUZZ™ Magenta is the trade name for the patented Buddleja davidii cultivar ‘TOBUD0802’, also marketed as Magenta Improved by some suppliers. The [U.S. plant patent](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP23463) describes short internodes, long flowering, and conical spikes of purple flowers; the grant issued March 12, 2013. [Flowerwood Nursery](https://www.flowerwood.com/plant-name/Buddleia-davidii-BUZZ-Magenta-Improved) identifies the same cultivar code and patent with velvety magenta and blush tones. ## Siting Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Flowerwood lists zones 5–9 and a 3-foot height by 4-foot spread, with container use. The patent’s measurements came from young plants grown in containers and are not treated as mature landscape dimensions. Its long flowering season may extend from summer into fall depending on local conditions. ## Maintenance Water regularly while establishing, then adapt watering to soil and weather. Prune as needed to maintain the desired outline; avoid persistently wet soil.