Butterfly Bush
Common Name: Butterfly Bush
Species Name: Buddleia davidii
Family Name: Loganiaceae
Examples of Butterfly Bush Buddleia davidii
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | China |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Powdery mildew, black spot, sooty mold, tip blight, leaf spot, root rot, aphids, Japanese beetle and Asian ambrosia beetle |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 5-foot diameter, 10-foot height
- Leaves: Opposite, simple, ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, 4-10 inches long, 1-3 inches wide, serrate
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, adapted to most soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5º |
| Notes | Very tough shrub |