Alternate-leaf butterfly bush

Buddleja alternifolia

Description

Deciduous shrub with alternate leaves and lilac flowers grouped in pendulous spikes, highly valued for attracting butterflies and pollinating insects. Abundant early spring flowering that beautifies gardens in late spring.

Growing tips

Prune vigorously in late winter to maintain shape. Requires full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring.