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 ...

Q. The butterfly bushes I had for seven years flowered through October last year. Now all of them are dead. I miss watching the butterflies they attract. Is it safe to plant more? — Deborah ...

One of the best shrubs to attract butterflies is called butterfly bush or summer lilac, ... around 2m-3m tall, include ‘Pink Delight’, ‘Black Knight’ (deep purple), ‘White Profusion ...