Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bush is a somewhat irregularly shaped, arching shrub. The flowers are arranged in cone-shaped clusters on the end of the stems and are very fragrant.
It sometimes suffered dieback in exposed sites in the Colorado Springs area, so it needs a protected location to thrive.
The scent is very attractive to bees and butterflies. Flowers can be white, pink, blue or purple depending on the cultivar, each with a deep orange center.
Its leaf color is usually medium green. Butterfly bush is drought-tolerant, and is a colorful addition to gardens and landscapes.
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Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bush is a somewhat irregularly shaped, arching shrub. The flowers are arranged in cone-shaped clusters on the end of the stems and are very fragrant.
It sometimes suffered dieback in exposed sites in the Colorado Springs area, so it needs a protected location to thrive.
The scent is very attractive to bees and butterflies. Flowers can be white, pink, blue or purple depending on the cultivar, each with a deep orange center.
Its leaf color is usually medium green. Butterfly bush is drought-tolerant, and is a colorful addition to gardens and landscapes.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Buddleia davidii
Pronunciation
BUD-lee-uh duh-VID-ee-eye
Mature Height
5 to 7 ft.
Mature Spread
3 to 5 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
purple, pink or white (depending on cultivar)
Bloom time
mid- to late summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to China
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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