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Does anyone know the name of the butterfly tree? We had a neighbor that had one in Lantana, FL and we're wanting to plant one in N Central FL. The name would be appreciated. Thx
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A friend told me about the butterfly tree and it's name. I give her the credit. Somebody gave me what they said was a butterfly tree, but i have my doubts. It's just a tiny thing right now and it survived the winter, but i'm not sure a butterfly tree could survive the cold winter we had. That's what's making me wonder what it really is!!! I could be wrong. The man that gave it to me had a very large one growing in his yard. gardendreamer03@aol.com
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Could it be that you are talking about Buddelia? That's what we call the Butterfly Bush. Some of them get pretty large, but not as large as a tree. They come in many different colors and DO attract many kinds of Butterflies. Please post here if there IS a Butterfly Tree. Would love to get my hands on one of those. Also there is a tree called Paulowina or Royal Empress tree. Once it grows and it is a fast grower, it produces lilac-like flowers. That might be what you are talking about. Hope that helps a little!!
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From: ridgeland,SC USA | Registered: Aug 2002
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Hi, Bob Thanks for the credit and thanks even more for the plant data base site. It is much better than the one I have been using. Isn't it great just how we are all able to help each other enjoy gardening! Happy Easter to everyone!
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From: SW Pennsylvania | Registered: Jan 2003
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Mom, there is definately such a thing as a butterfly tree. Whether it can survive in SC, i'm not sure. I really am thinking the same thing as u r concerning that small "tree" i'm growing. It might very well be a butterfly bush and not a butterfly tree.
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Hi Bob, I looked up the Butterfly Tree. I don't think it will survive, even here in SC. It is tropical.Too bad, looks pretty. I have a few Butterfly Bushes, though, and they are hardy here. They die off in the winter, but come back in the Spring. I cut mine back to about 18 in. I think it blooms better if you do. Also, in the spring, you can take a soft cutting, stick it in a pot of soil and it will grow. You can use a rooting hormone, but it isn't necessary. I leave mine in the pot until the next Spring, then [plant it out. EASY!!! Try it somtime. MOM
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From: ridgeland,SC USA | Registered: Aug 2002
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Hi Mom, matter of fact, i planted a tray of butterfly bush seeds that i purchased from Parks Seed. They are coming along really well. Can't wait to see them grow outside. I like flowers that attract butterflies. I planted some butterfly weed yesterday. gardendreamer03@aol.com
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I planted a butterfly bush last year and was surprised to find that it has died back to the ground. Was afraid I had lost the whole thing to old man winter, but it is showing new growth right at the base. My butterfly weed seeds are just popping through the ground under the grow lights. Won't we have a lot of happy butterflies this summer!
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From: SW Pennsylvania | Registered: Jan 2003
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Yup. I love theButterfly Bushes. It attracts so many different kinds of butterflies. I also planted Butterfly weed. The Monarchs need them for their larva to feed on. Aren't we just the best neighbors for our wildlife, and we have fun too!!!!
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