Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii)
Butterfly bush, also known as Orange-eye butterfly bush, Swallowtail butterfly
Buddleja davidii, often referred to as the butterfly bush, is a rapidly growing shrub indigenous to East Asia. This robust plant is frequently grown for its ornamental appeal, thanks to its striking purple flower clusters. It's aptly named the butterfly bush because its blooms provide essential nectar for a variety of butterfly species.
Key Facts About Butterfly bush
Attributes of Butterfly bush
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m to 5 m
Spread
1.2 m to 4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Gray Yellow White Variegated Silver
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Purple White Pink Red Blue Lavender
Scientific Classification of Butterfly bush
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Mints plantains olives and allies
Family
Figwort
Genus
Butterfly bushes
Species
Butterfly bush