buddleja davidii black knight butterfly bush - Gardening Tips
Barbara Bissinger of Pleasanton spotted a Western tiger swallowtail enjoying a moment on her Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’ butterfly bush. Buddleja does well in our climate. It likes a well-drained ...
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Buddleja species, especially Buddleja davidii and interspecific hybrids, are commonly known as butterfly bushes and are frequently cultivated as garden shrubs. [5] In this guide, we’ll help you plant, grow, prune, and responsibly care for Buddleja—so you can enjoy its beauty while being a smart steward of your garden. Also called “summer lilacs,” butterfly bushes (Buddleia davidii) are hardy to Zone 5 and remain evergreen from Zone 8 south. To plant or not to plant has been the question surrounding butterfly bush (Buddleia or Buddleja davidii) for years.
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Its many blossoms, although irresistible to butterflies, can lead to aggressive re-seeding.