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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While butterfly bushes don’t need much water and bloom beautiful flowers, they have a bad side too. In many places in North America, some species of butterfly bushes (Buddleia) are invasive. They can ...

Butterfly bushes are now in full bloom and literally covered with butterflies. I’ve counted as many as 10 butterflies covering one of our bushes. Usually early in the morning or late afternoon ...

Probably every gardener enjoys the fall season with cooler weather and extra butterfly activity. If you’re one who can’t get enough of the butterflies, you should consider including one of my ...

Q: I have planted butterfly bushes the past two springs. The first one did not come back at all. The one from last year seems mostly dead but has one branch that is getting some green on it. I planted ...

Looking to refresh your yard without waiting forever for results? Fast-growing plants can give your home a burst of color and ...

Butterfly bushes (Buddleja davidii) are popular choices in Bay Area gardens, adding abundant cones of bright color during the summer and fall. Their nectar-rich flowers are favorite destinations for ...