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    • Photo of Buddleja nivea var. yunnanensis flower, foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Buddleja nivea var. yunnanensis

    Also Known As

    • Buddleia nivea var. yunnanensis

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 15'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Buddleja nivea var. yunnanensis plant details

    Buddleja nivea var. yunnanensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja nivea var. yunnanensis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: scrophulariaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 10 FT wide, 15 FT tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja nivea var. yunnanensis

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    IMpressive, this very large (to 15') and VERY silvery-white (leaves, stems and flowers are covered with white "wool") shrub makes an eye-catching backdrop for border or hedge. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Buddleja nivea var. yunnanensis plant

    How to Grow Buddleja nivea var. yunnanensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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