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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

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) — each floret edged with a delicate orange eye
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — With moderate drought tolerance once established
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — From mid-to-late summer, fragrant lilac-pink blooms emerge, attracting butterflies
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — scientifically known as Buddleia crispa
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — shrub with purple blooms
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — this species is resilient and flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 9
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — Buddleia crispa blossoms with dense clusters of lilac-pink flowers
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) — underside which gives the plant its name.<br><br>In the peak of summer
Himalayan Butterfly Bush (Buddleja crispa) — with a spread equally proportionate
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) — creating a rounded and slightly sprawling form
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