But Buddleja davidii, to give its latin name, which originated in China, is viewed by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as an invasive non-native species.

The Buddleia davidii is the most commonly-banned invasive type of butterfly bush. It has been declared invasive on most of the east and west coasts of the US, as well as England and New Zealand.

It has previously caused problems for British railways. Buddleia davidii, also known as butterfly bush, has been planted widely in wildlife-friendly gardens after being introduced from China.

Readers will no doubt be familiar with the common buddleia (or buddleja) generally seen with long, pointed purple or occasionally white flowerheads. This is buddleia davidii brought from its ...

The Butterfly Effect: blossoming buddleia Mary Keen visits Andrew Bullock at The Lavender Garden Nursery in the Cotswolds to learn more about buddleia.

Homeowners have been warned to remove a pretty Chinese shrub which is worse than Japanese knotweed and could potentially rip their property apart. The pink plant, known as Buddleia davidii or ...

Buddleia davidii - or 'butterfly bush' - has been planted widely in wildlife-friendly gardens after being introduced from China as it is great for attracting insects.

How to grow Hardy buddleia such as 'Pink Delight' are trouble-free, adaptable shrubs for sunny, warm positions. They sulk in shade and prefer well-drained soil.