Woolly butterfly bush
Buddleja marrubiifolia

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The bark is greyish black. The leaves are oval and 1-3 cm long by 0.6-1.5 cm wide. It has a coating on both surfaces. The flowers are in a round head about 1 cm across and made up of 35 flowers. They are yellow and turn orange.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in deserts and limestone country. It grows between 600 - 2,250 m above sea level. It suits USDA hardiness zone 7.

Countries/locations it is found in

Britain, Europe, France, Hawaii, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Azafran

Synonyms

Buddleja marrubiifolia subsp. marrubifolia;