Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical areas
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong to lance-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Mexican Heather
Butterfly Bush
In German
Mexican Heather
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Mexicaine Heather
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Heather mexicana
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Μεξικού Heather
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Mexican Heather
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Mexican Heather
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Mexicanus Heather
papilio rubo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Lythraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lythroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Heather and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Mexican Heather and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Heather and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Mexican Heather and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Mexican Heather and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Heather and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Mexican Heather and Butterfly Bush
Care of Mexican Heather and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Mexican Heather 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.