Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)

Family: Buddleiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bloom Color: Lavender, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Early spring, Late summer, Late spring, Mid summer, Mid spring. Form: Rounded. May also be spelt Buddleja.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Found in rocky riverside habitats 1300 - 2600 metres in China. Waste places, often on brick walls in Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)