Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Scrophulariaceae

Genus:

Buddleja

Species:

Buddleja utahensis

USDA Symbol:

BUUT

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid, rocky regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to improve germination.