Water
Water Buddleja asiatica regularly, especially during its active growing season. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less active, but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Also known as Asian Butterfly-Bush · Asian Sagewood · Asiatic Butterfly-Bush
Dogtail (Buddleja asiatica) is a vigorous evergreen shrub native to Asia, known for its fragrant, elongated flower spikes that attract pollinators.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C, can tolerate slightly cooler in winter.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Buddleja asiatica regularly, especially during its active growing season. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less active, but do not let the soil become completely dry.
Prune Buddleja asiatica in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Cut back flowering stems from the previous year by about one-third to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant blooms.
Propagate Buddleja asiatica from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Select healthy shoots, cut them into 10-15 cm lengths, and remove lower leaves.
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and insert into a moist, well-draining potting mix.
Repot young Buddleja asiatica plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Use a slightly larger pot with fresh, good-quality potting compost.
Ensure good drainage.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Dogtail (Buddleja asiatica)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae |
| Genus | Buddleja |
| Species | Buddleja asiatica |
Similar in genus Buddleja
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