Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Scrophulariaceae

Genus:

Buddleja

Species:

Buddleja saligna

USDA Symbol:

BUSA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the base after fire damage; commonly found in fire-prone South African fynbos and grassland margins.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds are tiny and require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI