Buddleia (Butterfly bush)

Buddleia, commonly known as Butterfly bush, is a shrub native to China. It is a non-native species, that outcompetes native species and can cause damage to properties. However, it is known for its fragrant flowers and attracting insects such as butterflies and bees.

As Buddleia is beneficial to pollinators and easy to manage, it is our policy to control rather than eradicate it on our land. Key identifying features include small densely clustered lilac flowers.

Butterflies on a purple Buddleia plant that has small and densely clustered lilac flowers. This Buddleia plant is located next to tube lines.

Buddleia (GBNNSS)

What we can do

We can remove Buddleia within our parks, green spaces, and verges. However, we cannot remove Buddleia from private property.

Actions

If you believe you have seen Buddleia in our parks or green spaces (and not their native counterparts) please report this through fix my street. Do not try to remove it yourselves, if it is in our parks and open spaces.