"Buddleia davidii can grow very big and spread very ... Now that you know how to prune buddleia, you can rest assured that your butterfly bush will be the envy of all who see it.

I have a love-hate relationship with the Buddleia davidii, better known as the butterfly bush. I have at least six growing in ...

It has previously caused problems for British railways. Buddleia davidii, also known as butterfly bush, has been planted widely in wildlife-friendly gardens after being introduced from China.

Invasive plants are highly opportunistic and they don’t need much help from us to thrive, writes gardening columnist.

Clover flowers can attract insects like bees and ants, which may bring in snakes that hunt for these creatures. The low-growing clover can also provide sh ...

Thirteen more species that pose a threat to the state’s ecosystems have been added to the Virginia Invasive Plant Species ...

Pruning involves the selective removal of certain parts of a plant to facilitate better growth, and there are certain plants ...

Bees are attracted to the bright yellow, brown-centered flowers. Butterfly bush, as its name implies, attracts butterflies because its large, bright flowers are chock full of nectar. The flowers ...

Provide the butterflies with warmth (a sunny spot), shelter (shrubs and trees) and nectar and butterflies will start to use your garden to feed and maybe even breed.