is butterfly bush & butterfly weed the same plant

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mare0987 Belchertown, MA Aug 13, 2012

is butterfly bush & butterfly weed the same plant just called different names?

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purpleinopp Opp, AL(Zone 8b) Aug 15, 2012

Butterfly weed usually refers to Asclepias tuberosa, and often to other Asclepias (milkweeds.) Butterfly bush is usually used to refer to Buddleia but often used in regard to Lantana as well. Common names are fine for walking around the yard, but proper names or pics are necessary to discuss plants when not there in person.

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Aug 15, 2012

they are not the same plant

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/search.php?q=buddleja

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/search.php?q=butterfly+weed

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mare0987 Belchertown, MA Aug 16, 2012

thanks for your answers! flowAjen, your answers were superb, as I know nothing! I followed your links and could see what I am growing! I bought 3 bare root butterfly bushes but there was no choice of color so it will be a surprise when they bloom. They are only about 5 inches tall now. Maybe I will see more action next year.
I also bought a package of orange butterfly weed seeds because I like the orange.

Thank you all again for your help.

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Aug 16, 2012

glad to help

both are very easy to grow

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sweetie77 Kankakee, IL(Zone 5b) Aug 18, 2012

Great question! I learner something!

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