Buddleja

Butterfly Bush

Message of the Flower

Refinement

The Mother’s Comment

Little by little, coarseness is eliminated from the being.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

The preoccupation with universal beauty even in its aesthetic forms has an intense power for refining and subtilising the nature, and at its highest it is a great force for purification.

Sri Aurobindo, The Synthesis of Yoga - I: The Higher and the Lower Knowledge

Colour

White and shades of pink, purple, yellow, and orange

Family

Scrophulariaceae

Cultivars

Bicolor'

Person who named the flower

Adam Buddle

Flower Size

Typically 10-30 cm long inflorescences

Flower Texture

Soft, hairy on some species

Number of Petals

Typically four

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Often sweetly scented, attracting butterflies

Leaf Texture

Leaves are usually lanceolate with a rough texture

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite leaf arrangement

Leaf Color

Typically green, can be silver-grey in some cultivars

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Mostly shrubby, some species may grow into small trees

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Varies with species, generally from late spring to autumn

Climate

Prefers temperate climates but can vary with species

Water Requirements

Moderate, drought-resistant once established

Soil Type

Well-drained soils; tolerant of various soil types

Temperature Ranges

Hardy to semi-hardy depending on species

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to spider mites and nematodes; some fungal infections

Pollinators

Attracts a range of pollinators, notably butterflies and bees

Habitat

Gardens, roadsides, disturbed areas; originally from East Asia and South America

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for butterflies and other insects

Quotations

Not particularly featured in myths or stories

Ornamental

Not used in cooking

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Not endangered; widely cultivated

Endangered Status

Hardy, but some species may be sensitive to severe frost or prolonged drought

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