Buddleja Auriculata

Buddleja Auriculata
Common Name: Earleaf Butterfly Bush

Full Sun
Moderate Watering
Wind Tolerant
Evergreen
Indigenous

Buddleja auriculata (Earleaf Butterfly Bush) is a fast-growing, deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub native to Southern Africa.

Growth Habit: Upright shrub with arching branches and large, soft, grey-green leaves.
Height: 2–4 meters tall.
Flowers: Large, fragrant, pale lilac to purple flower spikes bloom profusely in late summer to autumn, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Position: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.
Watering: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established.
Soil: Well-drained soils, adaptable to sandy and loamy types.
Uses: Ideal for butterfly gardens, hedges, screening, and wildlife-friendly landscapes. Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds.