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Harlequin Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Davidii 'Harlequin'

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Overview

The Harlequin Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin') is a showy deciduous shrub with variegated green and creamy white leaves. Its fragrant, deep magenta blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds throughout summer and into fall. Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spread, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Prune in late winter to promote vigorous new growth. USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type Shrub
Harlequin Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii 'Harlequin') — Its fragrant, deep magenta blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds throughout summer and into fall

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Loganiaceae

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Harlequin Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii 'Harlequin') — Its fragrant, deep magenta blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds throughout summer and into fall

Photograph: stanze from Eure, France, Normandie,, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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