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Buddlejajaponica

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Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Buddleja (BUD-lee-uh)
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Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Duncan, Arizona

Portland, Oregon

North Augusta, South Carolina

New Braunfels, Texas

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GailHackney
Duncan, AZ | August 2014 | positive

Blooms all summer. Need to know how to prune?

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Buddleia japonica BUTTERFLY BUSH Dec (z7) (Fra,Bfly,Cut)
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