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Butterfly bush is a very hardy and woody shrub. It grows at a fairly fast rate if it's happy in it's environment. Ordinary garden soil should be fine. The old fashioned purple butterfly bush is very hardy and drought tolerant and blooms from spring on through late summer in either full sun or part shade. I have several varieties of butterfly bushes and find the yellow butterfly bush is the slowest growing. The old fashioned purple is about 5 years old is about 6-7 feet tall. The yellow is still the same height as when I bought it about 3 years ago. I live in the upper south and prune the butterfly bush in the early spring, about when the forsythia blooms. It seems to produce healthy, long lasting flowers and is a favorite in my garden with butterflies and hummingbirds. I think in good garden conditions, you'll see a moderately fast grower, about 3-4 in diameter, if not more.
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What is the scientific name of butterfly tree?
The Butterfly bush is Buddleia.
Why does my butterfly bush look dead in spring?
Your butterfly bush may look dead in spring because it is a deciduous plant that loses its leaves in winter. This is a normal part of its growth cycle, and new leaves should start to grow as the weather warms up.
Is there a plant that looks like a butterfly bush but grows straight up instead of branching out and blooms purple?
The plant you might be referring to is the Cleome, also known as spider flower. It features tall, upright growth with purple blooms that resemble those of a butterfly bush. Cleome does not have the same arching habit as butterfly bush but can offer a similar pop of color and height in the garden.
Is the butterfly bush evergreen?
No. No.
Can a butterfly bush grow in shade?
No, a butterfly bush typically requires full sun to thrive and grow properly.
How can I determine if a butterfly bush is dead?
To determine if a butterfly bush is dead, look for signs such as brittle or blackened branches, lack of new growth, and absence of green leaves. You can also scratch the bark to check for green tissue underneath, which indicates the plant is still alive.
How can I determine if my butterfly bush is dead?
To determine if your butterfly bush is dead, look for signs such as brittle or blackened branches, lack of new growth, and absence of green leaves. You can also scratch the bark to see if there is any green tissue underneath, which indicates the plant is still alive.
What is the scientific name for the Blue butterfly bush?
Buddleia is the scientific name for butterfly bushes.
What do monarch butterfly feed on?
What do Monarch butterflies feed on
What state will a Butterfly bush and Forsythia bush bloom at the same time?
Never.
Do deer eat rainbow butterfly bush?
no
Will a dead butterfly bush come back to life?
No, a dead butterfly bush will not come back to life. Once a plant is dead, it cannot be revived.
