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Summer–Autumn
Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Heady & Exotichoneylilac
SeasonSummer–Autumn
OriginChina
IntensityStrong
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Heady & Exotic · Summer–Autumn bloomer
Butterfly bush earns its name fully, its long arching panicles of honey-scented lilac flowers attract painted ladies, red admirals, and peacocks in drifts throughout the late summer garden.
Symbolism & Meaning
irresistible attraction, wild growth
In the Victorian language of flowers, butterfly bush means “Irresistible attraction”.
Habitat & Environment
China
Butterfly Bush is native to China.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameBuddleja davidii
- FamilyScrophulariaceae
- Native ToChina
- Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
- LifespanPerennial
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