Buddleja davidii
Butterfly Bush
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
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.