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Buddleja alternifolia

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft)
Spread 3 - 5.5 m (10 - 18 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Buddleja alternifolia (alternate-leaved butterfly bush) bears showy, light mauve and fragrant blossoms during late spring. This plant is arching in form and has foliage that is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Border and screening.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Buddleja alternifolia . Buddleja alternifolia is tolerant of drought.
Cautions The growth rate of Buddleja alternifolia (alternate-leaved butterfly bush) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.