The shrub Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie' (orange-eye butterfly bush) yields showy, faded azure, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to mid-fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is faded green and greyish green in colour. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie' tolerates drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt. This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
The growth rate of Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie' (orange-eye butterfly bush) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
