Springtime Worries: Is my butterfly bush dead? April 12, 2021Miranda Niemiec Springtime worries: is my butterfly bush dead? Spring brings so much excitement to the garden, but also some worries! You may be noticing newly emerging leaves and flower buds on some...
Make an Impact This Citizen Science Month April 06, 2021Miranda Niemiec As we welcome the return of spring, we also welcome back all of the things we love about our gardens. There's something new to see out there every day! A new...
Which butterfly bushes are not invasive? April 02, 2021Stacey Hirvela Non-invasive butterfly bushes are a great alternative to the conventional types. Find out how they were developed and which varieties are available.
Host Plants for Pollinators March 29, 2021Miranda Niemiec Host plants for pollinators When planning a pollinator garden, it's easy to get caught up with all the colorful, fragrant blooms. The flowers provide a rich source of pollen and...
Is Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) Beneficial for Pollinators? March 23, 2021Miranda Niemiec Is Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) beneficial for pollinators? When I think of pollinator-friendly plants, my mind immediately jumps to the classics like butterfly bush (Buddleia), milkweed (Asclepias), or bee balm (Monarda). However, there are so many more...
Can Buddleia grow in pots? March 15, 2021Miranda Niemiec Can buddleia grow in pots? Growing plants in containers is an easy way to expand your garden, especially if you're running out of space. Containers are ideal for growing fussy...
What's a hummingbird moth? January 31, 2020ButterflyBushes.com Team Look, on that flower - it's a hummingbird! It's a butterfly! No, it's a hummingbird moth! Yes, there really is such a thing a hummingbird moth. Members of the scientific genus Hemaris,...
Are butterfly bushes bad for butterflies? January 30, 2020ButterflyBushes.com Team Are butterfly bushes bad for butterflies? Butterfly bushes have become a bit controversial lately, and maybe you've heard or read something saying that you shouldn't plant butterfly bushes, or that they're...
Five Things Nobody Tells You about Butterfly Gardening January 20, 2020Stacey Hirvela Gardening for butterflies isn't necessarily like gardening for other purposes. Discover five surprising things you should know about butterfly gardening that aren't always mentioned when you're reading about plants and...