Buddleja alternifolia 'Argentea'
Silver Fountain Butterfly Bush
Description
Silver Fountain Butterfly Bush gets its name from the silverygray foliage. This butterfly bush is usually kept between 4-8ft. in size. It has beautify purple blue flower spikes in late spring and summer.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.