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You Should Never Grow Butterfly Bush in Your Garden, Pros Say—Here's Why

By Patricia Shannon,

2024-08-06

By Patricia Shannon,

2024-08-06

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Doe Burtnett

13d ago

Have never seen butterfly bushes growing anywhere near any other butterfly bushes! Whoever wrote this article is crazy!

Emily Hopper

13d ago

I’ve got one. I’ve had it for years. It grows very slowly and certainly hasn’t spread or made any buddies. It just sits there and attracts pollinators.

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