Buddleja madagascariensis (Smoke bush)

Buddleja madagascariensis (Smoke bush) orange flower, close up of tiny golden petals on stems
Buddleja madagascariensis (Smoke bush) orange flowers hang downward alongside deep green leaves with white stems.

Botanical names: Buddleja madagascariensis, Buddleja nicodemia, Nicodemia madagascariensis

Common names: Smoke bush, Yellow Butterfly bush

Family: Buddlejaceae    (Formerly:Scrophulariaceae)

Origin: Madagascar

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 20°F Protect from frost

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Invasive plantInvasive: Can spread quickly, needs control

Buddleia madagascariensis, native to Madagascar, is a striking, fragrant ornamental shrub with a sprawling habit that is cultivated and naturalized in tropical areas of the world.

Similar plants: Buddleja madagascariensis (Smoke bush)




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