Butterfly bush
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Butterfly bush
Buddleja davidii
The Butterfly bush is a colorful plant that attracts butterflies with its sweet-smelling flowers. It blooms in summer and can grow quite tall, making gardens look beautiful and lively.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Butterfly bush has long, arching stems covered in silvery-green leaves. Its striking conical flower clusters, often vibrant purple, pink, or white, stand out from late summer, attracting many insects.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyScrophulariaceaeGenusBuddleja
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each flower cluster is actually made of hundreds of tiny, sweet-smelling blossoms!
Its leaves often have a soft, fuzzy texture, feeling like velvet to the touch!
Some butterfly bush varieties can reach heights over 15 feet, like a small tree!
This plant is so tough, it can sprout from tiny seeds even in cracks of pavements!
Special abilities
Ability
Nectar Beacon
Butterfly bush can produce abundant, sweet nectar that attracts a wide variety of butterflies and other pollinators for energy.
Ability
Fast Spreader
Butterfly bush can grow quickly and self-seed easily, allowing it to rapidly establish itself in new areas.
Ability
Drought Defier
Butterfly bush has deep roots and silvery leaves that help it withstand dry periods, staying vibrant even when water is scarce.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 180-360 cm
- Spread
- 120-450 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.3-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Sips nectar for vital energy.
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Feeds on flower nectar.
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Orange eyeSummer lilac
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching plants, and be careful not to eat any part of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Butterfly bush?
180-360 cm
How wide does Butterfly bush spread?
120-450 cm
How big are the flowers on Butterfly bush?
0.3-0.5 cm
When does Butterfly bush bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Butterfly bush edible?
No
Is Butterfly bush toxic?
Mild
What is Butterfly bush's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Butterfly bush pollinated?
Insect
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