This dense, rounded shrub is covered with silver, pubescent leaves. Orange, marble-sized blossoms occur throughout the year, with the heavist bloom in spring and summer. They are not extremely showy, but they attract many butterflies. This Chihuahuan Desert native is very tolerant of heat, cold, intense sun and drought. Its densely-branched form requires little to no pruning.
Buddleja marrubiifolia (Woolly Butterfly Bush)
Buddleja marrubiifolia
Woolly Butterflybush, Butterfly Bush, Woolly Butterfly-bush
This dense, rounded shrub is covered with silver, pubescent leaves. Orange, marble-sized blossoms occur throughout the year, with the heavist bloom in spring and summer. They are not extremely showy, but they attract many butterflies. This Chihuahuan Desert native is very tolerant of heat, cold, intense sun and drought. Its densely-branched form requires little to no pruning.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Spacing | 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Heat, Rabbit |
| Soil Type | Clay, Sand |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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