Photo of Buddleja nivea foliage by Ptelea

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Buddleja nivea

Also Known As

  • Buddleia nivea
  • Woolly Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Buddleja nivea plant details

Buddleja nivea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja nivea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja nivea

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A surprise in the Buddleia family closet, this 4-6' shrub is grown more for its lovely woolly-silver foliage than its slender clusters of tiny flowers (even they are wrapped in white wool!). S/M

Gardening facts about Buddleja nivea plant

How to Grow Buddleja nivea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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