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Buddleja davidii

Butterfly Bush

Plant photo of: Buddleja davidii
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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany/Sortomme

 

Description

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

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.