rooting butterfly bush

Question

After cutting a branch from butterfly bush, I was wondering if I put it in water will it root? If not, how do you start a new plant from existing plant?

Answer 1

Softwoord cuttings are best for butterfly bushes. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/propagating-butterfly-bush.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm