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Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie'

Also Known As

  • Buddleia davidii 'Bonnie'
  • Bonnie Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie' plant details

Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Oodles and mounds of flowers to pull in the Hummers and Butterflies. A large arching form with large grey-green leaves and 4-10" flower spikes in 8-12" panicles of light blue violet blooms with and orange eye. VERY sweetly fragrant. A selection introduced by Michael Dirr (THE shrub expert) and named for his wife. His introductions always speak for themselves!

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie' plant

How to Grow Buddleja davidii 'Bonnie'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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