Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii)

Pronunciation:
bud-LEE-ah
Alternative botanical names:
Buddleja davidii
Alternative common names: Summer lilac
Family:
Loganiaceae
Native to:
China
USDA zones:
6-10
Sunset zones:
1-9, 12-24
Hardy to:
Exposure:
full sun
Water:
drought tolerant
Height x width:
10' x 15'
Flowers in:
Summer to Fall
Colors:
white, lavender, yellow
Fragrance:
highly fragrant
Additional comments:
The butterfly bush is very fragrant. It is very fast growing. At the end of each season it can be cut back to one or two buds.

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