Li'l Coconut Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'BotEx 003'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 36 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 1000 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2025 |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-draining, moderately fertile soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Zones | 5-10 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Deep green |
| Bloom | Creamy white with soft orange throats |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Coneflower, Salvia, Lavender, Coreopsis |
Where it came from
| Grower | Sunset Plant Collection |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply until established, then water-wise. Thrives in full sun.
Maintenance
Prune in early spring before first flush. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer each spring.
Cleanup
Clean up around the base to prevent fungal growth. Dispose of pruned leaves properly.
Notes
Developed as a compact, urban-friendly Buddleja in the Butterfly Candy series. Recommended 1000 chill hours based on Clifton Park NY climate, though not strictly required.