Buddleia species (Butterfly Bush)
The showy flowers on this shrub are much loved by its namesake, the butterfly. It prefers well-drained soil and a once to twice weekly watering regime. The felty leaves are green above, gray below. Flowers appear in June-July on last year’s growth; prune out oldest wood to the ground. Flowers are 6-12 in. long in shades of blue, purple, lilac, pink and white.
- Alternifolia (Fountain Buddleia) — 12 ft. tall by 8 ft. wide; fragrant lilac flowers (can train as tree)
- Davidii (Summer Lilac) — grows 10 ft. tall by 8 ft. wide; fragrant; various colors
- Category: Shrubs
- Water Use: Moderate
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Height x Spread: 10-12 ft. x 8 ft.
- Native: No
- Color: Blue, purple, pink, white
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: No
- Butterflies: Yes
- Cut Flower: No
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: Yes
- Soil: N/A
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Summer