Hosta Grand Slam 4b Buddleia lindleyana is our only

Buddleia lindleyana is our only buddleia that is not cut to the ground each year

As with all rare plants

The 3' wide clumps are topped with medium-lavender flowers in early summer

We think everyone should have an abundance of maidens throughout their garden

Hosta Grand Slam 4b Buddleia lindleyana is our onlyThis introduction from the late Herb Benedict and his friend Hideko Gowen is probably a hybrid with H. pycnophylla or a similar species. The 2' diameter clump is composed of leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. With age, each leaf is edged with very dramatic waving. In early fall, the clump is topped with 20" spikes of lavender flowers. At least this one won't have an asterisk in the record books for "substance" abuse.