Buddleja pichinchensis
Also Known As
- Buddleia pichinchensis
- Buddleja arborea
- Buddleja calycina
- Buddleja ledifolia
- Butterfly Bush
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 1-12
Buddleja pichinchensis plant details
Buddleja pichinchensis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja pichinchensis
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja pichinchensis
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Gardening facts about Buddleja pichinchensis plant
How to Grow Buddleja pichinchensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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