Buddleja alternifolia 'Argentea' (Fountain Buddleia)


Botanical Information

FamilyScrophulariaceae
GenusBuddleja
Speciesalternifolia
Cultivar'Argentea'
SynonymsBuddleia
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-10)
Height2.5 - 4.5 m
Spread3 - 5.5 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA multi-stemmed shrub with aromatic, light purple flowers that are attractive to butterflies and alternate leaves.
ID CharacteristicAlternate leaves.
ShapeMulti-stemmed, spreading habit.
LandscapeShrub borders and butterfly gardens.
PropagationPropagate through semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil, although too much shade will make the plant weedier at the expense of flowers.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionLight purple flowers appearing in short clusters that are aromatic and attractive to butterflies.

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