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Garden Experts Warn Against Planting Butterfly Bush
Original: You Should Never Grow Butterfly Bush in Your Garden, Pros Say—Here’s Why
Gardening experts say homeowners should avoid planting butterfly bush, a popular shrub known for attracting pollinators. Despite its name and colorful blooms, the plant is considered invasive in many regions, spreading aggressively and crowding out native species that local butterflies and other wildlife actually depend on. Experts recommend native alternatives that better support pollinators instead.
Why now: Gardeners are being warned that a familiar, pollinator-friendly plant is actually invasive and harmful to local ecosystems.
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