Not an easy bush to grow at all. Bought 3 last year on sale at Lowe's. They lived maybe 2 weeks at the most. Trying 2 new ones with...Read More little luck. It says to plant in full sun, but they fry in the sun here in South Central Texas. Have these 2 in partial sun. Lost most of their leaves. Gave them a big dose of sulfur, and they are trying to make it. Very confused. Some people tell me that they like alkaline soil, and some say very acidic soil. Some say that they are drought tolerant, some tell me to keep them a lot more moist. Which is it? I guess that is the reason you see these mostly up North.
This cultivar was given the RHS's coveted Award of Garden Merit after their 2008-2010 Buddleja trials. It is shorter than most, but not r...Read Moreeally dwarf.
This species isn't long-lived (usually under 10 years). Hard pruning (to 6") annually in early spring helps it renew itself and improves bloom.
All B. davdii cultivars require weekly deadheading for them to look and bloom its best.
Butterfly bushes may be good nectar sources for adult butterflies, but they are not food sources for the caterpillars of any Lepidoptera native to the continental US.
In some places, B. davidii can be an invasive weed: England, France, New Zealand, and the states of Oregon and Washington. It has naturalized in eastern N. America but is not considered invasive there. Recent cultivars are usually selected for dramatically reduced fertility.This species has naturalized along the west coast of N. America from BC to Califolia, and also in 17 eastern states.
I love this shrub. It dies down to the ground every winter but comes back well. I have it placed where I don't want a huge shrub anyway ...Read More:) The scent of the flowers is divine.
We love this plant. Planted it in the summer and it really has grown a lot. It has not died back yet and it is already January. This pla...Read Morent produces very pretty and colorful flowers that smell wonderful. This was a favorite for the butterflies and bees. Once the flowers go brown, clip them off to inspire new growth!
Has died to the ground each winter (zone 5b), but comes back strong each summer. It gets to about 3'-4' in one summer. This summer it ...Read Moreis attracting hummingbirds.
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive
Very good flower color. This plant should be pruned to the ground in spring, even in areas that it is wood-hardy to prevent its being ov...Read Moreer-grown and weedy-appearing.
Not an easy bush to grow at all. Bought 3 last year on sale at Lowe's. They lived maybe 2 weeks at the most. Trying 2 new ones with...Read More
This cultivar was given the RHS's coveted Award of Garden Merit after their 2008-2010 Buddleja trials. It is shorter than most, but not r...Read More
This is a great evergreen plant here in zone 10 and attracts many butterflies and flowers most of the year.
I love this shrub. It dies down to the ground every winter but comes back well. I have it placed where I don't want a huge shrub anyway ...Read More
This plant was not hardy in my area, zone 6a (Detroit). Some roots died off, some did'nt. It looked like half a plant, not a pleasant sight.
We love this plant. Planted it in the summer and it really has grown a lot. It has not died back yet and it is already January. This pla...Read More
Has died to the ground each winter (zone 5b), but comes back strong each summer. It gets to about 3'-4' in one summer. This summer it ...Read More
Very good flower color. This plant should be pruned to the ground in spring, even in areas that it is wood-hardy to prevent its being ov...Read More