For centuries gardeners happily planted whatever caught their fancy, never wondering whether a desirable plant might have wandering ways. After watching a pretty perennial called purple loosestrife ...

The butterfly bush, Buddleja davidii, is now listed as a Class C noxious weed by the state. Gardeners may be eyeing the butterfly bushes in their landscape and wondering whether their particular ...

Q.: I'm wondering if a recent article about holly shrubs is related to a problem that I believe I have with my three Buddleia bushes, which, until this spring, had produced beautiful flowers, and ...

The reason is this shrub is an extremely hardy and water-wise plant makes an impressive show for this time of the year. The reason the Buddleia davidii is referred to as the butterfly bush as it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A leading wildlife ecologist wants you to think about your property - no matter how big or small - as an important link in your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We spoke with gardeners about butterfly bushes and what you can plant instead if you're looking to attract more pollinators to ...

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 can I ...

Q.: I'm wondering if a recent article about holly shrubs is related to a problem that I believe I have with my three Buddleia bushes, which, until this spring, had produced beautiful flowers, and ...

Q:All of our buddleias are infested with a little worm. It is smooth and white with a black head. It eats the flower buds from the inside out so that the flowers never form. Last year, we sprayed Bt ...

I planted a butterfly bush a couple of years ago. It keeps flopping over and doesn't stand straight. What should I do? Buddleia davidii, commonly called butterfly bush or summer lilac, is a prized ...