Butterfly Bush
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Butterfly Bush lives up to its name — long cone-shaped flower clusters attract more butterflies than almost any other plant. 'Black Knight' is deep purple; 'Miss Molly' is sangria red; 'Pugster Blue' stays compact. They bloom non-stop from July through frost. Newer sterile varieties like 'Lo & Behold' won't self-seed.
Care Guide
Plant in full sun. Cut back to 12 inches in late winter — it blooms on new wood. Deadhead spent flowers for more blooms. Drought tolerant. No pests. Choose non-invasive cultivars ('Pugster' series, 'Lo & Behold') in areas where it's regulated. Fast-growing — reaches full size in one season.
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