Buddleia davidii ‘Attraction’

Buddleia davidii 'Attraction' is a more compact shrub than typical for the species and ultimately forms a somewhat rounded outline. Its arching branches are lined with gray-green leaves which have no fall color. Royal red fragrant flowers occur in six to ten inch long nodding panicles from summer into fall. Cut spent flowers before they go to seed to encourage repeat flowering. Butterflies and bees are attracted to the flowers in profusion. Plant in well-drained moist fertile soil in full sun. Plant may be cut back hard in spring before new growth occurs. Buddleia davidii is native to China.