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Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Heaven'

Also Known As

  • Buddleia davidii 'Butterfly Heaven'
  • Buddleja 'Butterfly Heaven'
  • Butterfly Heaven Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9a

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Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Heaven' plant details

Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Heaven' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Heaven'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Heaven'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very large (up to 12" early in the season), very fragrant lilac-purple flowers on well branched 5-6' shrubs will draw hummingbirds and butterflies for miles around; a real treat after many plants have finished blooming. S/M PPAF

Gardening facts about Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Heaven' plant

How to Grow Buddleja davidii 'Butterfly Heaven'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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