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Buddleia paniculata Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Buddleia paniculata plant species is found in E. Asia - N. India. It is a member of the Buddleiaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. variabilis. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Buddleia paniculata Family: Buddleiaceae Author: Wallich. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 6 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry slopes and amongst rocks[146], especially on exposed sunny slopes, 1200 - 2250 metres[158].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a sunny position[1, 11]. Succeeds in most well-drained garden soils but it prefers a rich loamy soil[1, 11, 200]. Very tolerant of alkaline soils[200].
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. It resprouts freely from the base if cut back by severe weather[200].
Probably not in cultivation[11], this species is much confused with B. crispa. Benth[158].
A very ornamental plant[1], it hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200].
An excellent plant for bees and butterflies[30].
Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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