Hardy in zone 5. “PUGSTER” series – Dwarf butterfly bushes with full sized flowers. Look for amethyst, blue, pink and white varieties. Hardy in zones 5. “Sparkler Petite” – A compact beauty that comes ...

Butterflies are beautiful creatures that typically have magnificent coloring and are associated with sunshine, flowers, transformation, hope, and freedom. They play important roles in the ecosystem as ...

Butterfly garden ideas include nectar and host plants, water access, and pest-minimising practices to attract and support ...

Q: I really want a butterfly bush but have read that they are invasive. What are your thoughts? Ruthanne DeRaimo, Coweta County A: Just because it is called butterfly bush does not mean it is the best ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bird and butterfly sitting on a branch - Fercast/Shutterstock Having a small yard doesn't mean you don't have space to plant ...

Butterflies fancy them, and so do gardeners looking for desert-hardy substitutes for fragrant lilacs. While this plant delivers in the lilac look-alike department, I’m sorry to say that its delicate ...

Butterfly bushes are now in full bloom and literally covered with butterflies. I’ve counted as many as 10 butterflies covering one of our bushes. Usually early in the morning or late afternoon ...