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 ...

Learn when to prune a butterfly bush to promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms. This guide covers optimal pruning times ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We spoke with gardeners about butterfly bushes and what you can plant instead if you're looking to attract more pollinators to ...

The same plant that promises to turn a backyard into a butterfly paradise now sits on invasive species watchlists in several states. That twist has left plenty of gardeners confused. How can something ...

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.

* 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 ...

In April, as UK gardens sit strangely bare, butterflies wake up hungry and desperate for nectar. One simple shrub can turn ...