How Do You Take Care Of A Butterfly Bush?
There are many flowering plants that attract beautiful wildlife that gardeners can enjoy. Butterfly bushes attract both hummingbirds and butterflies because of the intoxicating aromas they produce. They range in sizes from five to 10 feet tall and wide. There are a large variety of colors of the butterfly bush’s flowers, including white, yellow, blue, red, pink, and purple. They are hearty bushes that can survive in cold or hot climates. Since they are evergreen plants, they will not drop their dead blooms. They are easy plants to care for. Choose a site to plant your butterfly bush that has direct sunlight. Avoid shade altogether if possible. Ensure your site has good drainage and will not flood. Plant your bushes, during the spring or fall months and space them a minimum of five feet apart. Till the soil at least 14 inches deep. Add compost to the tilled soil to a minimum of three inches in depth. Place root balls into the tilled soil even with the top on the soil level. Cover the ro
