Butterfly Bush, Cutleaf Silver ‘Yunnanensis’ rooted plant

Description Buddleja nivea var. Yunnanensis | Cutleaf Silver Butterfly Bush ‘Yunnanensis’ Cutleaf Silver Butterfly Bush, also known as Snow White Butterfly Bush and Woolly Butterfly Bush, is endemic to Yunnan China and is one of the largest Buddlejas in our collection, quickly reaching 8-10 ft, with an ultimate height of 12-18 ft! Produces remarkable, heavily felted silvery-white stems. The leaves are very large and and deeply serrated, felted with pale grey-green on top, and pure white felt underneath. The purple flowers are somewhat insignificant on this variety, but do still hold some intrigue because they are large, long, and felted. This plant is worth growing for the foliage alone and looks good in the back of a border. Grows best in full sun in a somewhat sheltered position in sharply drained, sandy/gravely soils. Does not like overly wet conditions. Plant it where you can’t see it November-March as it can become pretty haggard from harsh winter weather. Half prune to make the plant shorter and less prone to wind-rocking, and then hard prune to the knees in early spring for a better looking plant. Type: Perennial Sun exposure: Full sun Mature height: 12-18 ft Mature width: 8-10 ft Hardiness zones: 6-9 Rooted in a quart pot [4-18 inches tall] Please note: We ship plants orders out on Mondays and Tuesdays only.