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Himalayan Butterfly Bush

Buddleja crispa

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Overview

The Himalayan Butterfly Bush, Buddleia crispa, is a deciduous shrub, featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves. From mid-to-late summer, fragrant lilac-pink blooms emerge, attracting butterflies. With a mature height of 6-8 feet and a spread of 4-6 feet, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, regular pruning promotes vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Ideal for mixed borders and wildlife gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — exuding a sweet fragranceHimalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — while this plant is a stunning addition to the landscapeHimalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — purple flowers in the gardenHimalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — as some Buddleia species can become invasive.<br><br>In the landscape designHimalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — which can span 4 to 8 inches in lengthHimalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — With a mature height of 6-8 feet and a spread of 4-6 feet, it requires full sun and well-drained soil+29

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Buddlejaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — exuding a sweet fragrance
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — while this plant is a stunning addition to the landscape
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — purple flowers in the garden
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — as some Buddleia species can become invasive.<br><br>In the landscape design
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — which can span 4 to 8 inches in length
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — With a mature height of 6-8 feet and a spread of 4-6 feet, it requires full sun and well-drained soil
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — presenting a textured surface with a silver-grey hue and a felty
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — this shrub requires full to partial sun and well-draining soil
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — butterflies.<br><br>For optimal growth
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — Ideal for mixed borders and wildlife gardens
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — It offers multi-season interest with its silvery foliage and textured form, even when not in bloom
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — shrub for full or half
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — act as a magnet for various pollinators including bees
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — As an informative note to the client
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, regular pruning promotes vigorous growth and abundant flowering
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — the Buddleia crispa can be utilized effectively as a specimen plant
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — With a mature height of 6-8 feet and a spread of 4-6 feet, it requires full sun and well-drained soil; act as a
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — Originating from the mountain regions of Central Asia
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — Its leaves are unique among butterfly bushes
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — Buddleia crispa is an ideal choice for a Xeriscape or a traditional garden aimed at attracting wildlife
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — it's also important to monitor its spread
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — or as part of a butterfly or wildlife garden
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves; hardy in USDA zones 6-9, regular pruning promotes vigorous growth and
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