Buddleja davidii

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Buddleja davidii

Common Butterfly Bush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: GardenSoft

Description

Butterfly bush is a fast growing deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub ranging from 3 ft. up to 10 ft. with an open, rangy growth habit. It should be cut back nearly to the ground in fall or spring for size control and appearance. - Cornflower Farms

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.