Buddleja officinalis (Chinese Butterfly Bush, Pale Butterfly Bush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Buddleja |
| Species | officinalis |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Eastern Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-17.8)- 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0-40 |
| Height | 2.5-4 m |
| Spread | 2.5-4 m |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated from semi-ripe root cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun, dry soils. Can tolerate a variety of conditions and is considered very adaptable. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | River valleys, dry rocky areas, cliffs and forest edges. |
| Leaf Description | The long, oval leaves are 8-12 cm long and are light green. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are pale mauve, strongly fragrant flowers through winter into early spring. |
Photographs
Buddleja officinalis, form. Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Buddleja officinalis, leaf. Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Buddleja officinalis, flower. Harry P Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
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