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Re: Butterfly Bush

Here in zone 4/5, I don't cut them back until spring. I do mulch
them with several inches of straw. Every so often after a mild
winter, some of the stems will still be alive. And every so often
after a severe winter, the whole plant may die. But they're
inexpensive to replace and as you note, they fill in very quickly.

Ross Greenberg
Montreal

> 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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