Buddleja stenostachya
Also Known As
- Buddleia stenostachya
- Butterfly Bush
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 7a-8b
Buddleja stenostachya plant details
Buddleja stenostachya is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja stenostachya
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja stenostachya
- USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Buddleja stenostachya plant
How to Grow Buddleja stenostachya
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Size
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Size
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Zones
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