The shrub Buddleja davidii var. nanhoensis (butterfly bush) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded violet and fragrant blooms during mid-summer to mid-autumn. The matte foliage is faded green and greyish green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Buddleja davidii var. nanhoensis (butterfly bush) has exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Buddleja davidii var. nanhoensis (butterfly bush) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii var. nanhoensis . Buddleja davidii var. nanhoensis is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
The growth rate of Buddleja davidii var. nanhoensis (butterfly bush) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Buddleja davidii var. nanhoensis (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.
