How Big Does a Butterfly Bush Get?
Butterfly bushes are large, sprawling bushes which may attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the yard. It is important to space the bushes apart in the garden to prevent the bushes from becoming too overcrowded in the yard. Does this Spark an idea?
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Height
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On average, butterfly bushes grow between five and 10 feet high, according to the Old Fashioned living website.
Width
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Butterfly bushes are characterized by large, drooping branches. The branch structure allows the bush to reach widths of five to 10 feet. According to the Yardener website, butterfly bushes are often as wide as they are tall.
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Planting Tips
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In order to prevent overcrowding, the gardener must plant butterfly bushes between five to 10 feet apart in the garden, according to the National Garden Association website.
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References
- Photo Credit butterfly image by Scott Slattery from Fotolia.com
