Scientific Name
Buddleia globosa
Common Name
Orange ball tree; Orange butterfly bush

Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10
Habit: Semi-evergreen to deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; loamy, moist, well-drained soil
Height: 10 to 15 feet
Width: 8 to 12 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Open gaunt habit; becomes dense
Flower/Fruit: Bright yellow, orange flowers on 6 to 8" panicles in opposite pairs in summer; fragrant
Foliage: Alternate, simple, lustrous dark green leaves; 3 to 8" long; wrinkled; light brown pubescence below
Comments: Drought tolerant; flowers on previous season's growth; prune after flowering
Cultivars: --
   
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