Abelia is a very long lived drought tolerant shrub that attracts bees - they love this plant.

Two butterflies are known to feed on Abelia - Western Tiger swallowtail and the Gold Banded-Skipper. Other butterflies have been observed feeding on them as Abelia is listed as a generic nectar plant for butterflies. Abelia x grandiflora is a "host" plant for a truly lovely moth that may also use this cultivar as a host plant. The moth, hummingbird clearwing, Hemaris thysbe, is active during the day. Hummingbird clearwing occupies a broad range in the United States. Its habitat includes cultivated gardens as well as meadows and second-growth forests. Report your wildlife sighting to us and we will include it here!

Abelia x grandiflora Confetti, an evergreen shrub, is hardy in Zone 7, Zone 8, and Zone 9. It can be used as an accent plant or as a low border. Confetti has two distinctions from x grandiflora - it has variegated leaves that have a delicate white trim and is less than half the size.