Key Takeaways Butterfly bushes are considered invasive plants in many areas of the United States.Native plants like asters and zinnias are equally attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.If ...

And so is parking at the Houston Museum of Natural Science garage with the purchase of $20 of butterfly host plants. Learn how to transform your backyard into a magical garden, alive with color and ...

Georgia Parkinson Hill is a horticulturist, garden designer, and owner of the native landscape design firm Beautyberry Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia. Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad? In addition to ...

Walk through any garden center in spring, and you are almost guaranteed to see rows of butterfly bushes covered in bright blooms and buzzing with pollinators. These shrubs are marketed as must-haves ...

If someone took 75% of your food away, you wouldn't be a happy camper. But when you grow invasive butterfly bushes and other plants that provide only nectar, that's what you're doing to birds and ...

Q: I really want a butterfly bush but have read that they are invasive. What are your thoughts? Ruthanne DeRaimo, Coweta County A: Just because it is called butterfly bush does not mean it is the best ...

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 ...

Butterfly bushes are considered invasive plants in many areas of the United States. Native plants like asters and zinnias are equally attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. If planting a ...