Buddleia davidii 'Lochinch'
Butterfly Bush
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'
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:
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.