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 5–10Climate Temperate

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — each cluster measuring between 4 and 10 inches in length

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Buddlejaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Photos (136)

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — depending on the cultivar and growing conditions; and are absolutely magnetic to butterflies and bees, image 98

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — treasured for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the landscape; typically reaching, image 96

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — thus adding dynamic wildlife interest to the space.<br><br>For optimal growth; shrub for full or half, image 104

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — Its arching branches exhibit lance-shaped leaves that are typically 6 to 10 inches long; note that some, image 99

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — Buddleia davidii comes alive with panicles of fragrant flowers; butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) is a, image 100

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) — These flowers can be purple, image 102

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — and are absolutely magnetic to butterflies and bees; as blooms occur on new wood, image 103

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) — It is relatively drought-tolerant once established; each cluster measuring between 4 and 10 inches in length, image 106

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — which consists of at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day; scientifically known as Buddleia davidii, image 105

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — It offers aesthetic appeal; purple flowers in the garden, image 112

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — making it a favorite amongst garden enthusiasts; this low-maintenance plant prefers full sun and well-drained, image 113

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — purple flowers in the garden; its arching branches exhibit lance-shaped leaves that are typically 6 to 10, image 114

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — shrub with purple blooms; it is relatively drought-tolerant once established, image 115

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — as blooms occur on new wood; suitable for USDA zones 5-9, it can be invasive, so responsible cultivation is, image 109

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — Dominant in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9; shrub with purple blooms, image 108

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — Note that some locations may regulate its planting due to its invasive potential; buddleia davidii comes alive, image 110

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — and as a focal point in ornamental landscapes; but benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells, image 111

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 118

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) is a fast-growing deciduous shrub; it blooms from summer to autumn, image 117

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) — shrub for full or half; making it a favorite amongst garden enthusiasts, image 116

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) — cone-shaped clusters of flowers in hues of purple; which consists of at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, image 119

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