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Once the Asian native butterfly bush was introduced to American gardens in the early 1900s, it quickly became a favorite with pink, purple, and white blooms that draw butterflies to feed throughout ...

CHICAGO (WGN) – WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including alternatives to ...

If you're looking for a pop of pretty color in a somewhat limited space, consider planting this quick-growing shrub that's a ...

With a compact shape and abundant nectar, this shrub cultivar is the perfect plant for growing in a pot and attracting ...

Butterfly southern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly') is a nice shrub for the central Ohio landscape. This summer-flowering shrub grows as a mound with horizontal arching red ...

Q: I really want a butterfly bush but have read that they are invasive. What are your thoughts? Ruthanne DeRaimo, Coweta County A: Just because it is called butterfly bush does not mean it is the best ...

The woolly butterfly bush (Buddleia marrubiifolia) is a near-native from the neighboring Chihuahuan desert. It’s a great pollinator plant, has attractive grey-green leaves and bright orange clusters ...

* What it is: Just about everyone short of discerning horticulturists thinks the chaste tree is a butterfly bush when they see one blooming this time of year. It’s easy to understand because chaste ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Q: We have some lovely butterfly bushes that are getting too big for their space. When is the best month to prune them back?Letty Konenkamp, Greene County A: Butterfly bush responds very well to ...