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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 Butterfly Bush Don't jump to the conclusion that your butterfly bush did not survive the winter.—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026 Plant a butterfly bush in full sun in average soil, and cut plants back in early spring to encourage healthy branching.—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026 Butterfly Bush While some gardeners prune butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) in the fall, the best time to do it is during the winter.—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for butterfly bush