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Buddleja alternifolia
'Argentea'
Fountain Buddleia
| Family |
| Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus |
| Buddleja |
| Species |
| alternifolia |
| Cultivar |
| 'Argentea' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Synonyms |
| Buddleia |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 6a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 - (-10) |
| Height |
| 2.5 - 4.5 m |
| Spread |
| 3 - 5.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A multi-stemmed shrub with aromatic, light purple flowers that are attractive to butterflies and alternate leaves. |
| Landscape |
| Shrub borders and butterfly gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow 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. |
| Shape |
| Multi-stemmed, spreading habit. |
| ID Characteristic |
| Alternate leaves. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description |
| Light purple flowers appearing in short clusters that are aromatic and attractive to butterflies. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through semi-ripe cuttings. |
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