Hunting at Roadside IV #19

The fragrant flowers of Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) are favourite nectar source for butterflies. From summer to autumn it bears dense sprays, 30cm or more long, of small, fragrant flowers in various shades of purple.

Butterfly Bush is invasive plant. It's important if it invades areas like guttering and walls that it is removed speedily. Allowing the plant to gain a strong foothold can cause structural damage. It is difficult to contain and is known to push through brickwork, masonry, drains, cavity walls, and exploit cracks or weaknesses. This means buddleia has the potential to cause costly repair bills or even render a property unsafe or uninhabitable.