Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip Jr.' Butterfly bush

Lo & Behold® ‘Blue Chip Jr.’ is a dwarf butterfly bush selected for blue-violet flower panicles, a spreading mound, and silvery-green foliage. Proven Winners lists it at 18–30 inches tall by 20–28 inches wide, with flowers from summer into fall; the cultivar patent documents its identity and trial observations. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/buddleia/lo-behold-blue-chip-jr-butterfly-bush-buddleia-x) · [US patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/US20150052650P1/en) ## Flowers and foliage The indigo-toned flowers appear on new wood, and the breeder describes a long blooming season. The patent reports absent anthers and no seed set in its trial plants, while noting that rare seed set cannot be excluded. Silvery foliage complements nearby perennials and shrubs. ## Garden use The low, spreading outline fits a sunny border, container, edging, or mass planting. Proven Winners lists bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds among its visitors and describes fragrant flowers. Allow space for its horizontal spread. ## Siting and soil Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Proven Winners lists low water needs and USDA zones 5–9. Water regularly while roots establish, then adjust irrigation to rainfall, soil moisture, and local heat. ## Maintenance Flowers form on new growth, so wait for spring growth before removing winter-damaged stems in cold regions. The breeder says routine deadheading is unnecessary. Avoid fall pruning and trim only as needed to maintain the mound.