Buddleja, Besembossie, Otterbush, River Star
Buddlejavirgata

Family: Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Buddleja (BUD-lee-uh)
Species: virgata (vir-GA-tuh)

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting