| Botanical Name | Buddleia davidii |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Local Name in Urdu | Not available |
| Common Name | Butterfly bush |
| Life Cycle | Deciduous |
| Cultivar Name | Miss molly |
| Fragrant or Not | Highly fragrant |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Bush |
| Height | 4-5 feet |
| Spacing | Solitary |
| Flowering Months | Bloom repeatedly, mainly through out summer |
| Flower Color | purple, another cultivar is white |
| Growing Areas | Survives well in Karachi or Lahore |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Soil pH | Tolerant |
| Propagation | Air layering/ hardwood cuttings |
| Uses | Ornamental |
| Other Details | Buddleia or butterfly bush is a must-have plant for anyone interested in fragrant plants. The highly attractive flowers attract lots of bees and butterflies, hence the name. Buddleia blooms profusely. Buddleia named after two missionary people who discovered this plant in China (Adam Buddle and Armand David). The plant is maintenance free. Avoid over watering. The plant can survive drought period. Note: Another plant, which has very similar flowers, called sweet verbena, is often mistakenly sold as Buddleia in Pakistan. Carefully identify the plant before purchase. Photography: A. Y. Khan |
