Orange-Ball-Tree

Buddleja globosa

Native to:
Argentina, Chile

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Scrophulariaceae
Genus:
Buddleja
Species:
Buddleja globosa
USDA Symbol:
BUGL6

Growth Characteristics

Height:
500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to Chile and Argentina, prefers sunny locations

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and do not cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI