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Buddleja davidii 'African Queen'

African Queen Butterfly Bush

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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

Water Saving Tip:

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.