The 7 Best Bushes to Plant for Attracting Butterflies

9th April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

1: Butterfly Bush

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2: Milkweed

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3: Lilac

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4: New Jersey Tea

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5: Buttonbush

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6: Spicebush

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7: Lantana

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