The shrub Buddleja davidii 'Santana' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright red and fragrant flowers during mid-summer to late autumn. The matte foliage is variegated, medium lime and light brown in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Buddleja davidii 'Santana' (orange-eye butterfly bush) has exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Buddleja davidii 'Santana' (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
Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii 'Santana' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
The growth rate of Buddleja davidii 'Santana' (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 'Santana' (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.
