Buddleja Species, Butterfly Bush

On May 21, 2020, jimnyo from Glendora, CA wrote:

Like others, I'm getting the suckering. But I'm gonna try to pot them up and sell them. But it may be getting outta hand soon. If that happens, I'll downgrade to a neutral. It's in partial shade with regular watering, so I wonder if it didn't get regular sprinklers if it would keep the suckering in check. But beautiful.

On Jul 30, 2016, woodspirit1 from Lake Toxaway, NC (Zone 7a) wrote:

I chose "Neutral" because I have not had it long. We thought it was suckers growing from another shrub but it turned up to amaze us when it started blooming.
I do have some nice pots to put it in, if necessary, but so far don't know if it can survive outside in a pot in zones 6-7. I am asking around.

On Mar 19, 2009, yotedog from Raleigh, NC wrote:

There is a beautiful specimen growing at Plant Delights Nursery near Raleigh, NC. They have pruned it to a single trunk, making it more of a small tree with beautiful, weeping form. It is planted on a slight rise, with a path below, so when you walk under it the flowers are just above or at your height. The perfect use of this beautiful plant, in my opinion!

I have two, in the ground for two years in an area that does not get as much sun as they might desire. Mine have not shown any signs of spreading, though they are good sized plants. Perhaps lack of light or competition from other plants slows the urge to sucker.

I agree with the opinion stated above that they appear to be more mite resistant. Mine are planted side by side with the more common buddleia, wh... read moreich are infested almost every year with spider mites. These don't become infested.

On Feb 14, 2007, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Butterfly Bush Buddleja lindleyana is Native to Texas and other states.

On Jul 4, 2006, cathy97 from Whitney, TX wrote:

It is evergreen here which is nice, the downside is that is spreads easily, too easily. I have grown it in shade which slows down the spreading but also keeps it short.

On Jan 31, 2006, hortulusaptus from Berkeley, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:

Yes, this species can start to spread via underground stems - not a hideous pest, but you will find it showing up here and there in a small garden. Good for more of a 'hedgerow' planting where it can be appreciated and its suckering is not a problem. I love the 'up-side-down' flower spikes which arch out and down - appealing to be surprised by one while walking on a path. They also make fabulous cut flowers, lasting a very long time, opening more flowers over time towards the spike tip. On the plant individual spikes can actually continue to expand and open flowers continuously, becoming 12, 24, or 36 inches long!!! Many spikes will resprout from the same stem, but eventually this stem will exhast itself and should be cut out at the base of the plant.

On Aug 22, 2003, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

A relatively unknown, this species is frequently overlooked in favor of the numerous cultivars of Buddleia davidii, this Chinese native has a lot going for it - smooth foliage, pendulous flowers grace a weeping form and cinnamon-colored stems that don't require the same hard pruning as other Butterfly Bushes. IMO, it deserves a home in more gardens :)