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Some, like butterfly bush and peonies, can live for a long time, saving money and work in the long run.—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026 These include butterfly bush, honeysuckle, echinacea, and chives.—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026 Renowned for its beauty and ability to attract butterflies, butterfly bush (Buddleia) can spread quickly and outcompete and destroy native plants.—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026 There are plenty of pollinator plants throughout the garden — such as groundcovers like Santa Barbara daisy and ‘Blue Wonder’ fan flower, butterfly bushes and Mexican sage.—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for butterfly bush