The shrub Buddleja davidii 'Border Beauty' (orange-eye butterfly bush) bears showy, faded purple, 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 'Border Beauty' (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
Butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii 'Border Beauty' . Buddleja davidii 'Border Beauty' is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
The growth rate of Buddleja davidii 'Border Beauty' (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 'Border Beauty' (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.
