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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

    Gardening 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

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    Buddleja marrubiifolia

    aka Buddleia marrubifolia, Buddleja marrubifolia, Woolly Butterfly Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Buddleja marrubiifolia flower 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
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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
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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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