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Buddleja marrubiifolia
Also Known As
- Buddleia marrubifolia
- Buddleja marrubifolia
- Woolly Butterfly Bush
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 8b-10b
Buddleja marrubiifolia plant details
Buddleja marrubiifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja marrubiifolia
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja marrubiifolia
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Buddleja marrubiifolia plant
How to Grow Buddleja marrubiifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-5'
- sun
- regular - occasional
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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