There are two types of butterfly bushes: Buddleia davidii and Buddleia.
These expert buddleja pruning tips will help you keep your butterfly bush luscious and blooming all summer. Jan 23, 1. Wait for the right time of year to prune.
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There are two types of butterfly bushes: Buddleia davidii and Buddleia alternifolia. Buddleia davidii is a deciduous shrub with dark purple flowers that blooms June through September. This butterfly bush is classified as an invasive plant is some parts of the United States%(56). Mar 27, If after pruning no new growth is seen later in season, the bush probably did not survive the recent very hard freeze and will have to be replaced. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION While butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) is not native and can be considered as invasive (1, 2), it does provide a long season of bloom (1, 2, 3).