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Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue'

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded purple and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to mid fall. The matte foliage is faded green and greyish green in colour and medium in texture. Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' (orange-eye butterfly bush) has exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' (orange-eye butterfly bush) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' tolerates drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' (orange-eye butterfly bush) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' (orange-eye butterfly bush) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.