Buddleia alternifolia

Butterflybush

Family: Loganiaceae Logania


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, pollard, standard, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf, semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive