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Buddleia davidii 'Lochinch'

Butterfly Bush

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Description

Buddleia davidii 'Lochnich' is a deciduous shrub that grows 5-8 ft.tall and wide, with gray foliage and light lavender-blue flowers over a long season in late summer and fall. The blossoms attract butterflies. Considered invasive in the Pacific Northwest. If your property is adjacent to a channel, please consider NOT planting Buddleia as it can end up clogging the channel or suffocating trees.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.