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    • 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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    aka Buddleia marrubifolia, Buddleja marrubifolia, Woolly Butterfly Bush

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-5'

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    • regular - occasional
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    Buddleja utahensis

    aka Panamint Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Utah Butterfly Bush

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Buddleja globosa

    aka Buddleia globosa, Orange Ball Buddleia, Orange Ball Tree, Orange Butterfly Bush

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Buddleja globosa flower by A. Barra
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    Buddleja japonica

    aka Buddleia japonica, Butterfly Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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