General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: 6-12 feet (2-4 m)
Plant Spread: 6-12 feet (2-4 m)
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Mauve
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Xeriscapic
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies

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Common names
  • South African Sage Wood
Also sold as:
  • Buddleia
  • Buddlea

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Location: New Zealand
Date: 2014-09-03

credit: A. Barra

photo credit: Tatters ❀

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