Shrubs - Wooly Butterfly Bush

Wooly, tough & pollinator attractive. All Buddleja sp. are known to be butterfly attractive plants when in bloom, and this SW native one is no exception. Adaptable to low and mid-desert regions it forms a dense bush with silver pubescent foliage. The orange ball-shaped flowers appear from spring through summer. The best pruning practices are to thin plants after blooming and avoid shearing. In well-drained soil with regular, moderate watering through establishment, wooly butterfly bush will become quite drought tolerant.

Scientific name:  Buddleja marrubiifolia

Mature size:  Up to 5 ft. high & wide

Sun:  Full sun