Wooly Butterfly Bush

Buddleia marrubifolia

An informal gray shrub that is loved by butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N D
Status: Near Native
Origin: Southwest Texas into Chihuahua between 1,500 and 3,000 feet elevation
Family: Loganiaceae
Size: 5′
Sun: Full sun
Watering: Infrequent during the summer; no winter irrigation
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soil: Tolerant of various soil types
Temperature: Heat loving, hardy to 15 degrees F
Pruning:
Disease and Pests:
Uses: Nectar plant for butterflies and hummingbirds
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