Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii
Scrophulariaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
12 ft
Spread
4–15 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Soil pH
6.0–7.5
Water
Low
Drought Tolerance
Moderate to high
Hardiness
Zones 6a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
June to September
Origin
China
Watch for this season
Root weevilModerate
Adult Emergence & Foliar Feeding
Diseases: Regionally Documented (1)
Pests: Regionally Documented (2)
Data Maturity Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.