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Buddleja x weyeriana 'Honeycomb'

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 3.5 m (4 - 12 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Buddleja x weyeriana 'Honeycomb' (golden butterfly bush) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to mid autumn. This plant is arching in form and has showy, glossy and coarse textured foliage that is dark green in colour. Buddleja x weyeriana 'Honeycomb' (golden 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 x weyeriana 'Honeycomb' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Buddleja x weyeriana 'Honeycomb' (golden 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.