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Butterfly Bush

Buddleja davidii, Scrophulariaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sweet AlyssumLobularia maritima
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Glossy AbeliaAbelia x grandiflora
Pollinator Sharing
Golden Rain TreeKoelreuteria paniculata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Acerola CherryMalpighia emarginata
Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

One-sided BottlebrushCalothamnus quadrifidus

One-sided bottlebrush's myrtaceous allelopathic compounds and drought adaptations can stress and inhibit growth of butterfly bush.

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Butterfly Bush grow in?

Butterfly Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Butterfly Bush?

Good companions for Butterfly Bush include Sweet Alyssum, Glossy Abelia, Golden Rain Tree, Acerola Cherry.

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