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Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Davidii

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Overview

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) is a fast-growing deciduous shrub, typically reaching 6-12 ft in height with a 4-15 ft spread. Known for its vibrant, cone-shaped clusters of flowers in hues of purple, pink, and white, it blooms from summer to autumn. This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Suitable for USDA zones 5-9, it can be invasive, so responsible cultivation is advised.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — each cluster measuring between 4 and 10 inches in length; is an eye-catching deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub, image 130

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Buddlejaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — but benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells; dominant in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9, image 136
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — purple flowers in the garden; its arching branches exhibit lance-shaped leaves that are typically 6 to 10, image 85
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — but benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells; dominant in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9, image 107
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — and are absolutely magnetic to butterflies and bees; as blooms occur on new wood, image 74
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — it blooms from summer to autumn
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — this fast-growing plant can reach a height of 6 to 12 feet and a spread of 4 to 15 feet; treasured for its, image 126
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) is a fast-growing deciduous shrub; it blooms from summer to autumn, image 59
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — which consists of at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — as blooms occur on new wood; suitable for USDA zones 5-9, it can be invasive, so responsible cultivation is advised
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — It offers aesthetic appeal; purple flowers in the garden, image 83
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — depending on the cultivar and growing conditions; and are absolutely magnetic to butterflies and bees, image 69
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — It is relatively drought-tolerant once established; each cluster measuring between 4 and 10 inches in length
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — Dominant in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, image 121
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — It offers aesthetic appeal; purple flowers in the garden, image 112
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds; cone-shaped
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — It offers aesthetic appeal; purple flowers in the garden
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — scientifically known as Buddleia davidii; thus adding dynamic wildlife interest to the space.<br><br>For optimal growth
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — as blooms occur on new wood
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — typically reaching 6-12 ft in height with a 4-15 ft spread; depending on the cultivar and growing conditions, image 60
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — each cluster measuring between 4 and 10 inches in length; is an eye-catching deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub, image 72
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — each cluster measuring between 4 and 10 inches in length; is an eye-catching deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub, image 101
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — cone-shaped clusters of flowers in hues of purple
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — Buddleia davidii comes alive with panicles of fragrant flowers
Photographs by 17 contributors

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