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Tibetan Butterfly Bush

Buddleja tibetica

Scrophulariaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Buddleja tibetica, commonly known as Tibetan Butterfly Bush, is an ornamental shrub that thrives in full sun with medium water requirements. It typically grows 1–2 meters tall and blooms from July to October with fragrant purple, violet, and pink flowers, attracting pollinators. It prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil and is suitable for USDA zones 5–9.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

1–2 m

Spread

1–2 m

Zones

5–9

Flower colors

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Growing Tips

Plant in a location with full sun exposure. Ensure the soil is well-draining, accommodating loamy, sandy, or chalky types. Water moderately. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new blooms. This shrub is not evergreen and is suitable for zones 5-9.

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