Buddleja davidii 'African Queen'
African Queen Butterfly Bush
Description
African Queen is a semi-deciduous shrub that is upright in habit, reaching 5-6' tall and 2-3' wide. Leaves are medium green color and pointed. Long plumes of purple maroon flowers, gently scented, appear in late summer, attracting bees hungry for nectar. Plant in full sun with moist, well draining, fertile soil. Prune in spring, removing all the old wood; this will create a more compact shrub.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.