Buddleja davidii 'Lochnich'
Butterfly Bush
Description
Buddleia davidii 'Lochnich' is a deciduous shrub that grows 5-8 ft.tall and wide, with gray foliage and light lavender-blue flowers over a long season in late summer and fall. The blossoms attract butterflies.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.