Buddleia marrubiifolia
Woolly Butterfly Bush
Description
This shrub will grow to about 5' x 5'. It has small, silvery leaves with clusters of orange flowers that bloom spring to midsummer. Attracts butterflies.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Orange
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.