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Buddleja davidii

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Buddleja davidii (orange-eye butterfly bush) bears showy, faded violet, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-summer to mid fall. This shrub is arching in form and has faded green and greyish green foliage that is matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Buddleja davidii . Buddleja davidii is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Buddleja davidii (orange-eye butterfly bush) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Buddleja davidii (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.