The shrub Buddleja davidii 'Princeton Purple' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded purple and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to late fall. The matte foliage is greyish green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Buddleja davidii 'Princeton Purple' (orange-eye butterfly bush) has exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Buddleja davidii 'Princeton Purple' (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
It is worthy to note that Buddleja davidii 'Princeton Purple' tolerates drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt. This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
The growth rate of Buddleja davidii 'Princeton Purple' (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 'Princeton Purple' (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.
