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Scrophulariaceae
Golden Ball Buddleja
Buddleja globosa
Warmth and generosity.
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus
- Buddleja
- Native to
- Chile, Argentina
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Semi-evergreen shrub
- Height
- 200-400 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 7-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Unlike the common butterfly bush with its cone-shaped clusters, this species has unique ball-shaped flower heads.
- The flowers have a strong honey-like fragrance that can perfume an entire garden.
- It was introduced to Britain in 1774 and is one of the hardiest South American buddlejas.
- In Chile it is called 'matico' and has been used in traditional medicine for wound healing.
- Each round flower cluster is made up of dozens of tiny tubular flowers packed into a perfect sphere.
Color meanings
0
Hospitality
1
Sunny disposition
2
Abundance