The shrub Buddleja davidii 'Silver Frost' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, pale yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to late fall. The matte foliage is faded green and light grey in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen. Buddleja davidii 'Silver Frost' (orange-eye butterfly bush) has exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Buddleja davidii 'Silver Frost' (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
Butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii 'Silver Frost' . Buddleja davidii 'Silver Frost' is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Buddleja davidii 'Silver Frost' (orange-eye butterfly bush) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Buddleja davidii 'Silver Frost' (orange-eye butterfly bush) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
