Buddleja marrubifolia
Woolly Butterflybush
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Woolly Butterflybush (Buddleja marrubifolia) - Description
Hailing from the Chihuanhuan Desert in Mexico Buddleia marrubifolia is a marvel of visual interest along with impressive drought tolerance. It has pleasing silver foliage on a compact 5' high and wide shrub that adorns small orange globe flowers that contrast wonderfully above the plant. In its warmer zones it can very well bloom all year round for you. A tough customer despite its intricate look, use this as a fun focal point in any low water or low maintenance landscape!
Woolly Butterflybush (Buddleja marrubifolia) - Blooming
Bloom times for Buddlejas vary from species to species. Blooms fragrant tubular flowers.
Woolly Butterflybush (Buddleja marrubifolia) - Growth
Evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous shrubs. Some are trees, climbers, and herbaceous perennials. Buddleja grows best in full sun with good ventilation. All species, except climbers, work well in a mixed or shrub border. In frost prone areas, raise Buddleja in a cool greenhouse that has a minimum temperature of 35°F (2°C).
Woolly Butterflybush (Buddleja marrubifolia) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring at 66-75°F (19-24°C). Can propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Woolly Butterflybush (Buddleja marrubifolia) - Pest
Butterfly Bushes are susceptible to aphid infestations and should be controlled. Control the infestation by either washing them off with a strong stream of water or by applying Neem oil. Many species attract butterflies.
Woolly Butterflybush (Buddleja marrubifolia) - Interesting facts
As their common name suggests, Butterfly Bushes attract butterflies, but these plants are not limited to just butterflies. Buddlejas also attract bees, moths and hummingbirds. They are notable for their flower color and fragrance. The genus name itself has been a source of confusion. The famous Swedish taxonomist Carl Linnaeus accidentally spelled the genus as "Buddleja". In the common Latin practice used by taxonomists, it would be spelled as "Buddleia". Since Linnaeus never corrected his mistake, the genus is spelled with the letter "j" but is considered to be spelled correctly if spelled with the letter "i" as well.
Woolly Butterflybush (Buddleja marrubifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Butterfly Bushes can generally tolerate many soil-types, but the soil must be well-drained soil. Water freely during the growing season, much less in winter.
