Butterfly Bush Buddleja

09/12/2013 | Ken Lain, mountain gardener Shrubs, Tips, Uncategorized

30 second plant tip of the day: Butterfly Bush Buddleja

A large rangy shrub useful for adding mid to late summer interest to shrub borders. Plant in the back of cottage or country garden perennial borders for mass with a casual look and feel. Use against over-long fence lines that need relief. Interesting airy filler for sideyards where privacy is needed at windows rewarded by flowers and butterflies. Essential large structural background for wildlife friendly compositions. A fast growing shrub for solutions to barren

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