Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways'

Also Known As

Buddleia 'Evil Ways'
Buddleia davidii 'Evil Ways'
Buddleja 'Evil Ways'
Evil Ways Butterfly Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'
W: 5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways' plant details

Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, rare, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. This garden seedling has not only remained evergreen for us, but has leaves of eye-crossing chartreuse to gold and flowers so purple they seem nearly black. A stunning plant! Needless to say, should be used as carefully in the garden, because of its bold color but also...We are confident the flowers are sterile and this cultivar should not become a weed problem. USDA zone 6 Scrophulariaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

This exciting new butterfly bush has brilliant yellow foliage that is topped with fragrant, beautifully contrasting rich purple flowers that are born in arching terminal racemes on a vigorous but manageable shrub-like perennial. All that and it's a butterfly magnet too! Butterfly Bushes are easily grown, free flowering butterfly magnets and are moderately drought tolerant once well established. Deadheading is not required but removing spent flowers will help the plant look 'cleaner'. Buddlejas can grow to become large shrub-like perennials in mild climates but most grow as herbaceous perennials in zone 6 and colder. In some states and counties Buddleja's are considered invasive, please check with your local state offices before purchasing.

By: Almost Eden

Butterflies can't resist Buddleia 'Evil Ways'! This new introduction by Sean Hagan has 4-10" drooping, deep purple blooms which stand out again the chartreuse to yellow foliage. And clearly, people are no better than the butterflies -- they can't resist it either! :-)