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Buddleja utahensis
Also Known As
- Panamint Butterfly Bush
- Summer Lilac
- Utah Butterfly Bush
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Buddleja utahensis plant details
Buddleja utahensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja utahensis
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: scrophulariaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: compact, dwarf, native plant, rare
GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja utahensis
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
- Soil needs: alkaline, gritty, lean and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Buddleja utahensis plant
How to Grow Buddleja utahensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
- yellow
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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