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Buddleia marrubiifolia

Woolly Butterfly Bush

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Kathleen Moore

 

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:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.