butterfly bush

American  

noun

1. any tropical shrub belonging to the genus Buddleia, of the logania family, having clusters of showy lilac, white, or yellow flowers.

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butterfly bush British  

noun

1. another name for buddleia

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Etymology

Origin of butterfly bush

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Horticultural invasives, such as butterfly bush, English ivy, pampas grass and many other garden favorites that have escaped cultivation, are of increasing concern.

From Seattle Times

At exactly 11:17, once the crew had relocated a butterfly bush and three baby garter snakes curled up among its roots, the first bucketful of dirt was removed.

From Washington Post

And in front, monarch butterflies flock to the parking strip he removed and replanted with milkweed, sunflowers, butterfly bush and lavender.

From Los Angeles Times

And in front, monarch butterflies flock to the parking strip that he removed and replanted with milkweed, sunflowers, butterfly bush and lavender.

From Los Angeles Times

Gardeners have been responsible for introducing invasive plant species in the past, and nurturing them with a green thumb, including the butterfly bush, Japanese knotweed and some ornamental grasses, Blossey said.

From Seattle Times