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Re: Butterfly Bush

Laura,
   I'd wait (and spray them with dessicants if you're worried about them.)  I'd
probably dose them with a nice mulch, too, if I lived someplace like your solid
zone 5.

   The problem I have with cutting shrubs back at this time of year is that they
tend to die back from the cut .... much more than they might have if I make that
same cut in late spring.  That doesn't make much difference with zone 5
buddlieas, except that I'm afraid that the retreat might extend into the root
zone.

Barb in Southern Indiana    Zone 5/6     <dorsett@kiva.net>
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Hi!
What does everyone do with their butterfly bush?  Cut back now, or wait.  I'm
in zone 5.  It is located in a very windy place, especially when we start
having N'oresters! (Oh, I can't bear the thought!)  The plants are new this
year, but have grown unbelievably.....about 5' high and 3' across.
TIA
Laura

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