Buddleja glomerata

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Water Needs

low

Shrub medium; Shrub large

Karoo Sage

4 m

Size

Light Conditions

sun

Frost

light; moderate; hardy

Flowers

yellow September to March; spring summer autumn

Garden Situation

sun; screen; wildlife; screen; shrubbery; wildlife bees insects butterflies; narrow spaces; fast-growing easy-care

Habitat

hot dry; rocky places; urban streets

Region

Karoo; highveld

Rain Season

winter; summer

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Description

Known as the Karoo Sage this shrub is tolerant of temperatures between -5 and +30 degrees C. Perfect for hot and frosty Karoo and Free State gardens. Although the flowers are not scented their bright yellow stands out in lovely contrast with the bluish grey foliage. This Buddleja grows beautifully in a mild climate too