Rostrinucula dependens, Weeping Buddleia deciduous alternating leaves

alternating leaves

Flowers are enjoyed by hummingbirds and red-orange berries are especially appreciated by Cedar Waxwings and Robins

It's not picky about light exposure

the leaves glint in the sunlight like the riffled surface of a dark lake in wind—a groundcover mat forms from these spreading

with a pungent citrus scent when crushed

Rostrinucula dependens, Weeping Buddleia deciduous alternating leavesFrom August into October, dangling lavender pink racemes festoon this deciduous, suckering, mounding shrub. While reminiscent of a Buddleia with elliptic leaves, gray green beneath, it is not, but is its own, distinct and distinguished entity. Mature size: 36' T & W Minimum temperature: 0 F