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Butterfly Bush

Companion Plants

Arborvitae

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Spreading Juniper

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Butterfly Bush

  • Botanical name

    Buddleia davidii

  • Variety

    Orchid Beauty

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    7-8' (2-2.5 m)

  • Habit

    Arching

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Apply mulch

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Anna G.'s collection