Botanical Name: Buddleja davidii
Common Name: Common butterfly bush Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character semi-deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, sprawling, rank, growing shrub with arching, slender branches and terminal clusters of purple, white and orange flowers Height 4-8' Spread 3-6' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil any soil with good drainage Hardiness hardy (zones 1-9, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves lanceolate, opposite to 10" long dark green above, white tomentose beneath Flowers terminal 10" spikes of tiny lilac, white and orange flowers very fragrant in summer Fruit small berry Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: good in low-maintenance areas, dry areas for flowers and fragrance. Good source of gray color in the landscape Landscape Care: Watering drought tolerant after established; looks best with regular watering Fertilizing none Pruning cut back to within 3" of soil level during winter Pests/Diseases spider mites, aphids Special Conditions/Other many flower colors available Origin: China Family: Loganiaceae Notes: |
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