Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Africa, America, Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Buddleia davidii
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Butterfly Bush
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Schmetterlingsstrauch
Kraut Robert
In French
buisson de papillon
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
arbusto de las mariposas
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Butterfly Μπους
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
arbusto de borboleta
erva robert
In Polish
Butterfly Bush
herb robert
In Latin
papilio rubo
Robertus herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Bush and Herb Robert
Season and care of Butterfly Bush and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Bush and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Bush season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Herb Robert season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Bush and Herb Robert Physical Information
Butterfly Bush and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Bush and Herb Robert are as follows:
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Butterfly Bush and Herb Robert
Care of Butterfly Bush and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.