Botanical profile
Buddleja 'Adonis Blue'
Buddleia 'Adonis Blue' is a summer-blooming shrub notable for its long, intense blue spikes, a favorite with butterflies. Compact and well-branched, it is ideal for small gardens, beds, and container plantings. It blooms profusely from summer to fall in full sun and thrives in poor, well-drained soils. Easy to care for and hardy, it adds a vibrant, natural touch to any landscape.
Latin name
Buddleia 'Adonis Blue'
Common name
Butterfly bush 'Adonis Blue'
Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-28°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Blue
Fruiting
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 feet)
Width
1.2 m (4 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Flowers that attract butterflies
Butterflies
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