Milkweed is a fantastic plant for pollinators, and one particularly adored by Monarch butterflies. But the Monarchs' population is declining, and gardeners need to stand up and do whatever they can to ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Stacey Hirvela is a horticulturist for ...

I have four butterfly bushes that are full of bloom and beautiful. My question is when is the best time to prune and suggestions on doing so. A: This is a question I get at almost every talk I do.

One of the fastest-growing flowering shrubs, a butterfly bush can easily put on 5 feet or more of new growth in a single season. Learning how and when to prune a butterfly bush can help you keep all ...

Q. I live in a condo on a finger of the Elizabeth River, and we have a butterfly bush planted in the common area. I have limited space and would like to cut it back. When is the time to prune it, and ...