Buddleja davidii (Butterfly Bush) - Image 12

Botanical name: Buddleja davidii

Common name: Butterfly Bush

Family: Buddlejaceae    (Formerly:Scrophulariaceae)

Origin: China

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Buddleja davidii (Butterfly Bush) purple flower close up with green leaves for plant identification
Buddleja davidii (Butterfly Bush) tall purple flower spike rising above narrow green foliage on stem


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