'Bicolor' Butterfly Bush
Buddleia x weyeriana 'Bicolor'
Flower: A long spiked flower cluster with two
different colors. Lavender and orange flowers on the same
inflorescence from early summer until frost. The multi-colored clustered spikes
are quit long and full of flowers on this variety.
Size: 8' in height and width. Some mid-summer pruning will give 'Bicolor' a more dense growth habit. Plants should be cut down in early spring, because flowers occur on new growth.
Foliage: Green foliage with silver backs.
Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Light Requirement: Full sun to part-shade. Much tighter growth habit in full sun.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate. Some additional water in the summer will help increase flowering.
Notes: 'Bicolor' is a vigorous grower returning quickly every season. Very nice foliage and tight growth habit. Very low maintenance plant to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Dr. Michael Dirr introduction.