Buddleja davidii (Butterfly Bush) - Image 15

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 in a vertical orientation against green foliage
Buddleja davidii (Butterfly Bush) purple flower spike with orange centers atop pointed green foliage


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