Buddleja marrubifolia

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Woolly Butterfly Bush

  
Plant photo of: Buddleja marrubifolia
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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

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

Full

 

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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.