Butterfly bush
Buddleja globosa, davidii
Description
Perennial shrub with arching branches growing up to 15-feet tall. The showy flower spikes are often purple, and the leaves and stems are typically hairy. The leaves are also narrow, opposite, and green to blue-gray with toothed edges. It flowers mid to late summer.Habitat
Disturbed areas, natural forests, riparian zones, urban areas, water courses, and wetlandsDistribution
Western Washington and OregonImpacts
Crowds out native species, alters soil nutrient concentrations, can cause erosion along riversDispersal Methods
Wind, water, human activityPrevention
Look for butterfly bush in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, abandoned railroad tracks, pastures, riverbanks, and recently logged forests. Prevention of establishment is achievable by revegetating disturbed sites with desirable species. Please select a non-invasive alternative for landscaping.Listings
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Distribution Map
Distribution in Washington