Orange Butterfly Bush
Buddleia Globosa
Overview
Orange Butterfly Bush (Buddleia globosa) is a deciduous shrub captivating with dense clusters of aromatic, orange-yellow globes. It thrives in USDA zones 7-10, reaching 8-10 feet tall and wide. This sun-lover offers nectar-rich blooms from late spring to early summer, attracting butterflies and bees. Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 5-6 feet apart to accommodate its spread. Prune lightly post-bloom to encourage shape and vigor.
Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 5–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 10–15 Ft.
- Mature width
- 10–15 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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