butterfly bush · Soil

butterfly bush · Buddleja davidii
Also known as: orange eye; summer lilac

Butterfly bush is a robust and low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. A special care point for butterfly bush is regular pruning to promote healthy growth and prevent it from becoming invasive. Watering can be moderate as butterfly bush is drought-tolerant once established, making it an easy-to-care-for addition to many gardens.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

What Soil Is Best for butterfly bush?

Butterfly bush prefers neutral to alkaline soils that are rich in nutrient. It will tolerate alkaline soils of up to 8.5, ideally within the range of 5.5-7.0. It can cope with most types of soil, even chalk, and is able to grow in coastal areas, as it is tolerant of salt. It doesn't like heavy clay.

Soil type

Chalk · Loam · Sand

Soil pH

Acid · Alkaline · Neutral