Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa, America, Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
11-12
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
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
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, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Buddleia davidii
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Butterfly Bush
persian violet
In German
Schmetterlingsstrauch
persian violet
In French
buisson de papillon
persian violet
In Spanish
arbusto de las mariposas
Violeta persa
In Greek
Butterfly Μπους
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
arbusto de borboleta
Violeta persa
In Polish
Butterfly Bush
Persian Violet
In Latin
papilio rubo
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Bush and Persian Violet
Season and care of Butterfly Bush and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Bush and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Bush season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Persian Violet season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Butterfly Bush and Persian Violet Physical Information
Butterfly Bush and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Bush and Persian Violet are as follows:
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Butterfly Bush and Persian Violet
Care of Butterfly Bush and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.