About

Buddleja

Buddleja alternifolia, commonly known as the alternate-leaved butterfly bush or fountain butterfly bush, is a deciduous shrub known for its graceful, arching branches and attractive, fragrant flowers. Unlike the more common Buddleja davidii, this species blooms on the previous year’s wood.
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The Appearance

A medium-sized deciduous shrub with arching branches and lance-shaped leaves. It produces large, fragrant clusters of purple, white, pink, or yellow flowers.


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The Produce

These fragrant blossoms appear in late spring to early summer, creating a stunning visual display and attracting butterflies and other pollinators.


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The Flowers

Produces large clusters of fragrant flowers in summer to early autumn.


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The Leaves

The leaves are arranged alternately on the stems, giving the plant its specific epithet “alternifolia.”


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The Bark

The bark is gray and becomes more fissured with age.


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The Habitat

Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Commonly found in gardens and parks.


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The Ecology

Provides habitat and food for various pollinators, including bees and butterflies.


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The Culture

Valued for its fragrant flowers and ability to attract pollinators. Often planted in gardens and parks.


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Fun Facts

Buddleja is commonly known as the “Butterfly Bush” due to its popularity with butterflies.


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