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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

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    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

    Full Sun to Afternoon Shade. Outdoor. Orange.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    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

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    Buddleja utahensis

    aka Panamint Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Utah Butterfly Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buddleja utahensis flower, macro by Stan Shebs
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    Buddleja x pikei 'Hever'

    aka Buddleia pikei 'Hever Castle', Buddleja x pikei 'Hever Castle', Hever Castle Butterfly Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buddleja x pikei 'Hever' flower by Forestfarm
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    Buddleja globosa

    aka Buddleia globosa, Orange Ball Buddleia, Orange Ball Tree, Orange Butterfly Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 10'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Buddleja globosa flower by A. Barra
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    Buddleja japonica

    aka Buddleia japonica, Butterfly Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Buddleja japonica flower by Kenpei
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    Buddleja salvifolia

    aka Buddleia salvifolia, Buddleia salviifolia, Sage Bush, South African Sagewood, Winter Buddleja

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Buddleja salvifolia flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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