butterfly bush

noun

: buddleia

Examples of butterfly bush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When to Prune Butterfly Bush The best time to prune a butterfly bush is in late spring, right after the buds swell and the leaves begin to emerge. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026

Trailing vincas spill over the front of this rosy-toned dynamic arrangement filled with ‘Great Falls Angel’ coleus and ‘Peppermint’ caladiums, plus ‘Miss Molly’ butterfly bushes, snapdragons, and angelonias which add height. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026

Available in a solid 13 shades, this formula is chock-full of nourishing ingredients, such as antioxidant-rich butterfly bush flower extract, Indian gooseberry to even out pigmentation, and hyaluronic acid and sea buckthorn oil for boosts in hydration and collagen production. — Sarah Han, Allure, 26 May 2026

Gardening experts recommend managing or replacing butterfly bush with alternative plants that provide better ecological benefits for pollinators. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 2 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for butterfly bush

• ambush
• rosebush
• saltbush
• push
• tush