For a garden that hums with life, Buddleia davidii, or Butterfly Bush, is a must-have. Known for its long, spiky clusters of fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers, this deciduous shrub attracts a variety of pollinators, especially butterflies, from summer into fall. Buddleia grows rapidly, reaching up to 10 feet tall and wide in ideal conditions, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It’s an adaptable plant that tolerates a range of soil types and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Although it may die back in colder climates, it rebounds quickly when pruned in early spring, ensuring abundant blooms year after year.
Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush)
Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush)
Summer Lilac/Butterfly Bush
For a garden that hums with life, Buddleia davidii, or Butterfly Bush, is a must-have. Known for its long, spiky clusters of fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers, this deciduous shrub attracts a variety of pollinators, especially butterflies, from summer into fall. Buddleia grows rapidly, reaching up to 10 feet tall and wide in ideal conditions, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It’s an adaptable plant that tolerates a range of soil types and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Although it may die back in colder climates, it rebounds quickly when pruned in early spring, ensuring abundant blooms year after year.
| Plant Type | Perennial, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Flower Color | Purple, White, Pink |
| Flower Season | Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 6-10 ft |
| Spread | 6-10 ft |
| Spacing | 5-6 ft |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Cold, Drought, Heat, Salt |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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