Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii
Scrophulariaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Last updated
Quick Facts
Height
8–12 ft
Spread
9 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5a–8b
Origin
China
Watch for this season
Bacterial BlightHigh
Spring Infection Period
Oystershell scaleHigh
Crawler Emergence
Powdery MildewModerate
Spring Emergence / Primary Infection
Diseases: Regionally Documented (3)
Pests: Regionally Documented (3)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.