Butterfly Bush

Buddleia davidii
  • Botanical Name: Buddleia davidii
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Water Demand: Medium
  • Landscape Use: Salt Tolerant, Focal Point/Specimen Plant
  • Ornamental Color: Yellow, Purple, White, Red, Pink
  • Native or Adapted: Adapted
  • Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Birds
  • Season: Summer, Fall
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Upright
  • Region: West Texas
  • Plant Spread: 4' - 6'
  • Plant Height: 6' - 15'

Description

Will attract a myriad of butterflies for much of summer. Wet feet will rot the root system. Cut back every year for best bloom and shape.

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Butterfly Bush Photos