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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 5–10Climate Temperate
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves

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) — With moderate drought tolerance once established
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) — From mid-to-late summer, fragrant lilac-pink blooms emerge, attracting butterflies; its leaves are unique among
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — featuring silvery foliage and felted leaves; hardy in USDA zones 6-9, regular pruning promotes vigorous growth and
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — shrub for full or half
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — shrub with purple blooms
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — purple flowers in the garden
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) — or as part of a butterfly or wildlife garden
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — while this plant is a stunning addition to the landscape
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — it's also important to monitor its spread
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — as some Buddleia species can become invasive.<br><br>In the landscape design

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