This perennial shrub has slender stems and arching canes that form a rounded habit. The dark green leaves are long and velvety on the underside and the fragrant lilac trumpet-shaped flowers appear in a nodding cluster from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Buddleja davidii is naturally found in China growing along riversides in thickets and on disturbed soils. It tolerates most well drained poor to moderately fertile moist soils and grows in a protected sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant. 

The Butterfly Bush is a colourful shrub that is grown for its flowers and its dense bushy habit. It is used as a filler plant in new gardens along borders or mass planted to form an informal hedge. It establishes in 1 to 2 years and is planted in scented cottage gardens. It is butterfly attractive and there are many cultivars available with varying flower colour. ID 109

Note:
Under ideal conditions it self-sows readily and may become a weed infesting disturbed soils.

Buddleja (BUD-lee-a) davidii (dă-VID-ee-eye)

Buddlejaceae (BUD-lee-uh-AY-see-ee)