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- Q.Yellow Powder Covers Butterfly Bush. What To Do? - Yellow powder appeared suddenly and covers !eaves and stems 100%. What to do?
- Q.Can I Plant A Dwarf Butterfly Bush Across From A Black Walnut Tree? - This is not under the walnut tree. It is probably a good 30 feet or so from the tree itself.
- Q.Silver Spring Blooming Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) - I know butterfly bushes are on the prohibited list. But is the above species/variety included in that? I grew it ...
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Lois Garwood on
August 19, 2022
Waukee iowaQ.Yellow Powder Covers Butterfly Bush. What To Do?
Yellow powder appeared suddenly and covers !eaves and stems 100%. What to do?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 19, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the issue at hand. Perhaps there is a tree nearby that has dropped pollen!
In the meantime, this collection of articles will help you with the care of the shrub:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush
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Anonymous on
August 23, 2023Q.Can I Plant A Dwarf Butterfly Bush Across From A Black Walnut Tree?
This is not under the walnut tree. It is probably a good 30 feet or so from the tree itself.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 24, 2023
Certified ExpertA.I can't find a source that lists butterfly bush as juglone tolerant. It is recommended, though, that plants be 50 to 80 feet from the black walnut if there is any sensitivity.
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February 15, 2024Q.Silver Spring Blooming Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
I know butterfly bushes are on the prohibited list. But is the above species/variety included in that? I grew it once and it did not spread at all. Thanks, kate
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GKH_Susan on
February 16, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Some butterfly bushes do reseed and can become invasive. The new sterile varieties such as Buddleia Lo & Behold, Buddleia Flutterby Grande and the Miss Series do not spread.
I don't find Silver Spring on a non-invasive list, but if you grew it before without any trouble, go ahead. The problem areas seem to be in the Northeast and the Northwest, which would include your area. You may want to contact your city government to be sure there aren't any restrictions.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/butterfly-bush/controlling-butterfly-bushes.htm
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