Butterfly Bushes, Lavender

Do I cut off dead flowers from butterfly bush? Also, I didn’t pick lavender blooms–do I cut them off?

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#1 Comment By Susan75023 On 08/02/2011 @ 6:12 am

Deadheading or some pruning (removing dead flowers) seems to extend the bloom time.

#2 Comment By Nikki On 08/02/2011 @ 7:45 am

Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/butterfly-bush-pruning-how-to-prune-a-butterfly-bush.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/lavender/pruning-lavender.htm ^[2]

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