Buddleia davidii
Common Butterfly Bush
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'
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
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
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.