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Lindley Butterfly Bush, Florida Buddleia
- Common Name: Lindley Butterfly Bush, Florida Buddleia
- Scientific Name: Buddleja lindleyana
- Family name: Scrophulariaceae
- Origin: Central China
- Height: 4-6 ft
- Width: 4-6 ft
- Growth: Fast
- Zone: USDA Zones 5 through 9
- Light needs: Full sun to part shade.
- Salt tolerance: Moderate
- Soil/pH/Texture: Can live in a wide variety of soil types, but does best in well-drained, moderately moist soil. Prefers slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil (pH 6.1-7.8)
- Moisture: Needs little watering once established. Soil should remain uniformly moist.
- Drought tolerance: High
- Pests/Diseases: Mites; rot may occur if watered too much.
- Growing conditions: This plant is very hardy and can live in many soil types as long as the soil is well-drained. The best condition for it is a somewhat dry, sunny area where it has plenty of room to grow. Best grown outdoors in the ground rather than in a container. Growth is very fast and the plant can reach maturity in as little as two growing seasons.
- Characteristics: Leaves are pointed, ovate, and grow in opposite pairs. Older stems are woody, while newer stems are herbaceous and flexible. Flowers grow in large, drooping clusters at the end of stems and are small, purple, and tubular. Fruits are small, brown, and inconspicuous.
- Propagation: From cuttings and seeds.
- Wildlife: The flowers attract a wide range of pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Facts: This plant was first introduced to the west in 1843. In its country of origin, China, it can be found growing alongside streams. The flowers are produced constantly from late spring to early fall.
- Designer considerations: This plant’s showiness can make it the centerpiece of any garden as a specimen planting. It also looks good as a backdrop, especially for benches and tables as well as smaller plants. It is a must have for butterfly gardens.
Location
Butterfly Garden
Lindley Butterfly Bush, Florida Buddleia