Buddleja Species, Woolly Butterfly Bush

Buddlejamarrubiifolia

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Buddleja (BUD-lee-uh)
Species
marrubiifolia (ma-roo-bee-eye-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Buddleja saltillensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gilbert, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Las Vegas, Nevada

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Dripping Springs, Texas

Los Fresnos, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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ROSLINDALE, MA | August 2016 | neutral

A highly xeric species, native to Texas and Mexico.

The flower clusters are only 1/2 inch across.

N
Austin, TX | October 2015 | positive

I love this plant for so many reasons. The leaves are adorable, soft blue-grey with crenulate, almost fluffy-soft margins. The infloresc...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

Woolly Butterfly Bush Buddleja marrubiifolia is Endemic to Texas.

D
Dripping Springs, TX | November 2002 | positive

This shrub has velvety, small light gray-green leaves that are rounded. It is tough and drought-tolerant. It has small,globe-like flowe...Read More

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