Buddleia x 'Opera'

Butterflybush

Family: Loganiaceae Logania


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender, purple
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, rock garden, specimen
Height 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Spread 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf, semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive