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Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac
Scientific Name: Buddleia davidii Rehder & E.H. Wilson
Synonym: Buddleja davidii
Family: Loganiaceae
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac (Buddleia davidii)
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Buddleia davidii 'Alba' at Baker's Nurseries in Phoenix
Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 3-24,28-35,37,39
USDA: 6-9

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun

Origin: Central and western China

Growth Habits: Deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub, up to 8 feet tall (2.4 m), 6 feet in spread (1.8 m)

Watering Needs: Moderate water in well drained soil

Propagation: Cuttings in summer

Named after the French missionary father Armand David who collected it.
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac (Buddleia davidii)

Cultural Practices:
Prune heavily in late winter to prevent legginess

Blooming Habits:
The Butterfly Bush has pink to blue or white flowers.

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