Quercus

Orange-eye Butterfly-bush

Buddleja davidii

Not native to Kentucky

Do not plant. Listed invasive in Kentucky.

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Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

—CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including KY
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Scrophulariaceae
Hardiness
Zones 5a–9b
Soil pH
Neutral
Flower color
Yellow or purple

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Orange Eye Butterfly Bush; Orange eye Butterfly bush

Conservation status

Kentucky rankSNA
Global rankG4G5
KY statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

Sources