Buddleja alternifolia
FOUNTAIN BUTTERFLY BUSH, WEEPING BUTTERFLY BUSH
Scrophulariaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in mauve

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: grey-green; silver-grey underneath
 
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Buddleja alternifolia
FOUNTAIN BUTTERFLY BUSH, WEEPING BUTTERFLY BUSH
Scrophulariaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in mauve

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: grey-green; silver-grey underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, accents, standard

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting






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