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Article: Buddleja davidii--butterfly bush, summer lilac.(Plant Palette)
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- The Educational Forum
- Article date:
- August 1, 2004
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AS late summer approaches and the heat shrinks the will of weaker shrubs, Buddleja davidii is just coming into its own. The more than 100 species of buddleja are distinguished by variables such as the length of their inflorescence, flower color and fragrance. The most popular species for ornamental use is davidii, named for the French missionary who discovered it. Common names include the butterfly bush for its attractiveness to these colorful garden embellishments and summer lilac for its flowers' visual and aromatic resemblance to small lilacs. Buddleja davidii serves as a lovely foundation plant in any garden, but particularly those where dependable color is ...
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Article: GARDENING: What the guru grew.(Features)
The People (London, England);
August 17, 2003 ;
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... ... Prunus 'Shirofugen' 5. Magnolia 'Star Wars' And for summer: 1. Ceanothus 'Concha' 2. Philadelphus 'Belle Etoile' 3. Cornus controversa 'Variegata' 4. Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' 5. Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'
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