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Buddleja araucana

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

Buddleja araucana plant details

Buddleja araucana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja araucana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja araucana

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This evergreen, South American buddleja deserves a place in everyone’s garden. To 4-6 ft tall and wide, its creamy white, fragrant summer flowers compliment the silvery white undersides of the long, narrow, gray-green leaves. Sun to part shade with some summer water. Frost hardy into the teens F, upper USDA zone 8, and root hardy in lower zone 8, resprouting if damaged by lower temperatures. Also known as Buddleja nappii.