species 62,511 observations
Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii
Field notes
Supports All
262
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Variable Checkerspot, Peppered Moth, Rusty Tussock Moth, Wormwood Pug
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mullein Aphid, Green Cone-headed Planthopper, Mallard, Common Raven
12
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Red Admiral, Painted Lady
243
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Wet
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Arching Multi stemmed Open
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.