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Damaged Leaves on Butterfly Bush

By Ellen Wells | Published: July 6, 2009

Q. Something seems to be eating the leaves of my Butterfly bush. Can I use a bug spray on it? Is it safe?
Chatham, Massachusetts
A. There are a few different insects that can feed on a Butterfly Bush. However, not all controls (sprays) work equally on different insects. It is best to monitor the plant [...]

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Cutting back Buddleia (butterfly bush)

By Ellen Wells | Published: April 27, 2009

Butterfly bushes, one of my favorite sub-shrubs! But they look like heck in early spring. What to do? Here are two answers to that question:
Q. My six-plus year-old Buddleia (butterfly bush) has never really been pruned. It’s about six-ft. tall now and very thick and unwieldy. It has new growth emerging. Should I prune? [...]

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