Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Enkianthus
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Butterfly Bush
In German
Enkianthus
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Enkianthus
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Enkianthus
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Enkianthus
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Enkianthus
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Enkianthus
papilio rubo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Ericaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Buddleja
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Enkianthus and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Butterfly Bush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Enkianthus and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Enkianthus and Butterfly Bush
Care of Enkianthus and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.