Buddleia marrubiifolia 'Presidio'

    Marrubium Leaf Butterfly Bush

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    Item #: 3174

    Zones: 8a to 10b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 48" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Mexico, United States

    Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.9 L)


    Buddleia marrubiifolia is a fascinating North American native butterfly bush, that's virtually unknown by anyone outside of its native range on the US/Mexico border...near the famous "wall". Most folks wouldn't recognize it as a butterfly bush, since it looks more like shrubby lamb's ear. Marrubium-leaf butterfly bush forms a compact shrub to 3.5' tall x 4' wide, clothed with small, round, felty, silver dollar-sized, evergreen silver leaves. From late spring through summer, the tips of each branch are home to marble-sized fuzzy orange balls... yes, these are the flowers. Buddleia marrubifolia is native to limestone slopes, so good drainage and a pH above 6.5 is best. Our selection Buddleia 'Presidio' was made by plantsman Patrick McMillan from the coldest location this species occurs in Presidio, Texas. To survive those cold temperatures, however, it must be grown bone dry.