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dixiehil COLUMBIA, TN(Zone 6b) Jun 20, 2003

What is the best way to root a cutting from a butterfly bush. I have a huge purple one and I would like to root a piece of it. Thanks-----

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Badseed Hillsboro, OH(Zone 6a) Jun 20, 2003

Hi Dixie. I usually take 6-8 inch cuttings, strip off all the leaves but the top set or two and make sure the bottom of the cutting is right below a leaf node. Dip in rooting hormone if you have it, shake it off and keep in moist soil. This time of year I don't usually have to worry about humidity. Keep in out of direct sun but bright light is fine. It should root in just a couple of weeks.

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darius So.App.Mtns., United States(Zone 5b) Jun 20, 2003

Check these out:
https://www.post-gazette.com/homes/20030329quest6.asp

http://www.rooting-hormones.com/plntlist.htm

This message was edited Friday, Jun 20th 9:39 AM

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gardengym western Piedmont, NC(Zone 7a) Jun 20, 2003

darius, that's an excellent link, I will include it on my site.

http://www.gardengym.com/

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