Woolly Butterflybush (Buddleja Marrubiifolia) is a perennial shrub in the Scrophulariaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Buddleja marrubiifolia is a perennial shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert, known for its woolly, silver-gray leaves and compact, rounded form.

Woolly Butterflybush

Woolly Butterflybush

Buddleja Marrubiifolia

Buddleja marrubiifolia is a perennial shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert, known for its woolly, silver-gray leaves and compact, rounded form.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, gravelly, sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, pollinator attractor, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Woolly Butterflybush

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Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Scrophulariaceae
Genus:Buddleja