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Woolly Butterfly Bush

Buddleia Marrubiifolia

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Overview

Buddleia marrubiifolia, or Woolly Butterfly Bush, is a resilient shrub reaching up to 5 feet with a spread of 6 feet. Its woolly, gray-green foliage and vibrant orange blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Thriving in USDA Zones 7-10, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it's well-suited for xeriscapes and low-water gardens. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage flowering.

Sun FullWater LowZones 11–11Type ShrubClimate Arid
Woolly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Marrubiifolia) — is a resilient shrub reaching up to 5 feet with a spread of 6 feet
Woolly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Marrubiifolia) — Thriving in USDA Zones 7-10, it prefers full sun and well-drained soilWoolly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Marrubiifolia) — Its woolly, gray-green foliage and vibrant orange blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
11–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Loganiaceae
Climate
Arid

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Woolly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Marrubiifolia) — is a resilient shrub reaching up to 5 feet with a spread of 6 feet
Woolly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Marrubiifolia) — Thriving in USDA Zones 7-10, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Woolly Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Marrubiifolia) — Its woolly, gray-green foliage and vibrant orange blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds

Photograph: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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