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 5–10Climate Temperate

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — It is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from yearly pruning to stimulate flowering and maintain shape

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — which can span 4 to 8 inches in length

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) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, regular pruning promotes vigorous growth and abundant flowering

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Buddlejaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — It is relatively low-maintenance but benefits from yearly pruning to stimulate flowering and maintain shape

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — which can span 4 to 8 inches in length

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) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, regular pruning promotes vigorous growth and abundant flowering

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) — As an informative note to the client

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — scientifically known as Buddleia crispa

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — act as a magnet for various pollinators including bees

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — Originating from the mountain regions of Central Asia

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — From mid-to-late summer, fragrant lilac-pink blooms emerge, attracting butterflies

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — creating a rounded and slightly sprawling form

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — Its leaves are unique among butterfly bushes

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — presenting a textured surface with a silver-grey hue and a felty

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — underside which gives the plant its name.<br><br>In the peak of summer

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — Buddleia crispa blossoms with dense clusters of lilac-pink flowers

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — each floret edged with a delicate orange eye

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) — this species is resilient and flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — this shrub requires full to partial sun and well-draining soil

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — with a spread equally proportionate

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — the Buddleia crispa can be utilized effectively as a specimen plant

Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — exuding a sweet fragrance

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