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Buddleja x weyeriana

Family Loganiaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 4.5 m (5 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Buddleja x weyeriana (golden butterfly bush) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant flowers during mid-summer to early autumn. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Buddleja x weyeriana (golden butterfly bush) has exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Buddleja x weyeriana (golden 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 x weyeriana . Buddleja x weyeriana is tolerant of drought and compacted soil.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Buddleja x weyeriana (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.