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 ...

A few states, like Washington and Oregon, have declared buddleia davidii as invasive. One proactive way to manage reseeding is by deadheading. The good news is that the invasiveness of butterfly ...

Pruning needs: Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom. Cut back canes in late winter to promote fuller new spring growth. Water needs: Medium to low; drought tolerant once established. Snapshot: As its ...

That’s just the response one of my Facebook followers wrote upon seeing my post. This was a statement of awe about one of the best butterfly bushes in the market and not my incredible photo of a ...