Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Scrophulariaceae

Genus:

Buddleja

Species:

Buddleja diffusa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, lavender, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire damage. Common in fire-prone chaparral and desert scrub communities.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and warm temperatures above 20°C. Surface sow seeds and maintain consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI