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

Key Points Butterfly bush is invasive and can harm local ecosystems.Native plants support the full lifecycle of pollinators better than butterfly bush.Alternatives like milkweed and buttonbush are ...

Q. I have a few large butterfly bushes in my garden and they do look fantastic when in flower, but they can all get a bit messy afterward. Is it better to go out and deadhead to keep it neat, or will ...

They die back in the winter and return every spring. Popular sun-loving perennials include salvia, the so-called butterfly ...

The butterfly bush is popular, but it's also considered invasive in many U.S. states. Replace it with this compact cultivar ...

If you have a sunny backyard and are thinking of a creative way to utilize the space, may I suggest a butterfly house? I once visited a butterfly house in Israel that was several thousand square feet ...

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 ...

* 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 ...

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 ...

Soaring summer temperatures can take a toll on garden plants. Discover heat-tolerant perennial plants that thrive despite ...

You might look to the stars or your birthstone for a personal symbol, but have you ever considered butterflies? These ...