Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue'

Also Known As

Buddleia davidii 'Empire Blue'
Empire Blue Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'
W: 6'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' plant details

Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hardy, quick growing, evergreen, butterfly attracting shrub, with pairs of white backed, lance shaped leaves clothing the woody stems. Dense, conical sprays of small, tubular, four petalled denim blue flowers.Trim lightly after each flush of flowers or it can be pruned back to ground level while in active growth to encourage vigorous new basal shoots.