Buddleja davidii 39masquerade39 produces panicles of purple45red flowers that are borne on narrow stems between july and september this variegated variety is rarely seen originating as a sport of buddleja 39harlequin39 the sage green foliage features wide cream margins but like all variegated plants it may revert to green growth and should be pruned out to ensure it maintains its variegated appearance living up to its name this butterfly bush will attract butterflies and othe