Pugster White® Butterfly Bush

Pugster White® is the SMNBDW selection, a compact butterfly bush with large, bright white flower clusters and green foliage. Proven Winners lists a mature height of about 2 feet, a spread of 2–3 feet, and flowers through summer, with fall interest also noted. The [cultivar profile](https://www.provenwinnerscolorchoice.com/product/pugster-white-butterfly-bush/) identifies its USDA zones 5–9 and describes dense branching and rebloom without deadheading. ## Siting Choose a full-sun location with well-drained soil. The breeder lists border, container, edging, and mass-planting uses. Water regularly while the plant establishes; the profile describes it as very drought tolerant once established and notes that it may emerge later than nearby garden plants in spring. ## Maintenance Pugster White blooms on new wood. Proven Winners recommends pruning in early spring as growth begins, removing weak interior branches and shortening the plant to maintain its compact shape. Deadheading is optional and is not needed for continued flowering.