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Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red'

Butterfly Bush

Height 4-5'

Spread 4-5'

Growth Habit THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Excellent backdrop for perennials or focal point in butterfly and hummingbird gardens.

Buddleia davidii 'Royal Red' Plant Care:

Blooms on new wood. Cut back to 6" in March

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

Butterfly Bush Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average

Moderate

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Fragrant

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Butterfly Bush Additional Information

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