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Buddleja macrostachya

Also Known As

  • Buddleia macrostachya
  • Long Spiked Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 20'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

Buddleja macrostachya plant details

Buddleja macrostachya is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja macrostachya

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 20 FT tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja macrostachya

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tall shrub or small tree, to 20' tall, with squarish, winged branches holding long, somewhat felted, green leaves and, from spring throughout the growing season, very long racemes of sweet, sweet, sweet flowers in creamy white with reddish throats. Will go to the ground at 20 °F, USDA zone 9, and become perennial, regrowing each year. Butterflies will love you. Scrophulariaceae

Gardening facts about Buddleja macrostachya plant

How to Grow Buddleja macrostachya

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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