Buddleja sp.

42.14722443, -87.78847504

42.1472435, -87.78850555

42.14726257, -87.78850555

42.14727402, -87.78852081

42.14727783, -87.7884903

42.14728546, -87.78850555

Butterfly Bush

There are over one hundred species of the flowering plants known as butterfly bush endemic to Asia, Africa and the Americas. The generic name honors the Reverend Adam Buddle, a botanist in Essex, England. The first plants known as Buddleja were sent to England from the Caribbean about fifteen years after Buddle’s death. Almost all of the over one hundred species are shrubs, but a few qualify as trees. Both evergreen and deciduous species occur depending on the region where they are found. The flower color varies widely, from pinks and blues in Asia to yellows and reds in the Americas, with some cultivars having a deeper tone. All tend to be fragrant and rich in nectar, thus attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Many are popular garden plants.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Round
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Pink
Red
Orange
Yellow
White
Lavender
Purple
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9