Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad? In addition to attracting pollinators, butterfly bushes grow fast, produce flowers early in its life cycle, and grow in tough conditions.

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 ...

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 ...

In recent years, breeders have been attempting to tame these large butterfly bushes into more compact plants with the ability to produce continuous flushes of flowers through the summer.

As for butterfly bushes — Buddleia species — the tiny, 2½-feet-tall varieties garner mixed reviews from Amy Yarger, horticulture director at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster.

Q: I'm looking for the tallest species of butterfly bush. "Miss Ruby" has been suggested, but online I'm getting all different opinions. I want a variety that may grow up to 12 feet. Also, where ...

Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad? In addition to attracting pollinators, butterfly bushes grow fast, produce flowers early in its life cycle, and grow in tough conditions.