Buddleia is often dismissed as a weedy shrub, spotted growing in cracks by railway tracks or abandoned car lots. But I think we should give more time to this flowering plant. Yes, it is tough and ...

Only have a patio or balcony, but want butterflies to visit? Grow this bright, diverse, nectar-filled, butterfly-beloved ...

Greetings fellow gardeners. Our winter was a boon for everyone who loves spring flowers, with temperatures here in Hopkinton never dipping below 9 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby qualifying us for a USDA ...

If you're looking for more pollinator-attracting plants, this flower thrives in containers and can help entice more ...

There's only one plant that monarch butterflies feed on, and it's this affordable beauty Transforming your yard into an enchanting butterfly-filled haven is simpler than you think thanks to this ...

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

When brainstorming the design of your garden, one of the most important things to consider is how plants will grow over time. Several species spread rapidly through self-seeding, stem nodes, or ...

* 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 ...

A monarch butterfly is seen on the purple flowers of a New England aster. Despite its name, this wildflower is native to Missouri. Mervin Wallace courtesy of Grow Native! Pansies, daffodils and tulips ...