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Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion'

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' (orange-eye butterfly bush) bears showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to mid-fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is faded green and greyish green in colour. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' (orange-eye butterfly bush) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' (orange-eye butterfly bush) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' (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.