Silver Fountain butterfly bush
Buddleja alternifolia 'Argentea'
Lavender to violet flowers are produced in mid-spring with blue-gray finely textured foliage. A small tree or large shrub, it blends well in a naturalistic design, shrub borders or as a specimen in a mixed border or lawn. Read more here.
Tips from the pros:
Don't cut back all the way in the spring like other butterfly bushes. Prune for shape and size and needed. Intolerant of excessive soil moisture. Will reseed but seedlings are easy to pull.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height | 12-15 feet |
| Width | 10-12 feet |
| Flowering Season | Late spring |
| Flower Color | Lavender |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | No |
| Year Introduced | 1998 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Remove a few larger canes to base every 3-5 years to maintain healthy fresh growth habit. Or leave it alone. Do not shear. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 7500 ft. |
