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Buddleja davidii 'Ile de France'

Butterfly-bush prune back strongly in spring. This plant grows to about 3 m. The flower colour is lilac. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is June - September.

Common name : Butterfly bush

Family : Buddlejaceae

© first picture : Th. Ploeger en Zn

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : tolerates salty wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : purple
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : green
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : july - september
hardiness : hardy