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 ...

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Georgia Parkinson Hill is a horticulturist, garden designer, and owner of the native landscape design firm Beautyberry Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia. Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad? In addition to ...

The same plant that promises to turn a backyard into a butterfly paradise now sits on invasive species watchlists in several ...

Hardy in zone 5. “Lo & Behold” series – These non-invasive butterfly bushes come in a multitude of colors and sizes. Hardy in zone 5. “PUGSTER” series – Dwarf butterfly bushes with full sized flowers.

Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are known as one of the best plants to attract a variety of butterflies to your yard thanks to their large, nectar-filled flowers. As a bonus, their pink-purple ...