Buddleja davidii 'Glasnevin Blue'

42.14806366, -87.79237366

42.14813614, -87.79220581

Butterfly Bush

This cultivar was raised by John Dalrymple and was named for the Glasnevin Botanical Garden in Ireland. It features tiny, fragrant, lilac-blue flowers from late summer to fall that are especially attractive to butterflies. It grows to a height of about eight feet with full sun and benefits from pruning in the spring.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Blue
Lavender
Purple
Landscape Use:
Screen/Hedge
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9