Buddleja davidii 'Joan'

Also Known As

Buddleia davidii 'Joan'
Joan Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 7'
W: 5'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Buddleja davidii 'Joan' plant details

Buddleja davidii 'Joan' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender 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. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja davidii 'Joan'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 7 FT tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja davidii 'Joan'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, pollution
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. Large, dense, conical sprays of small, tubular, four petalled mauve 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.Larger flower heads and more compact growth than most.