Planting Butterfly Bush in the Ground vs. Pot for New Jersey Winters

Buddleia in South NJ (Zone 7a)

Butterfly bush is root-hardy in your zone. Plant in ground.

• Full sun, well-drained soil.
• Mulch 4 inches with cypress/cedar chips after freeze.
• Top growth dies back; new shoots emerge from base in spring.

Container overwintering in a garage is less reliable (roots freeze). In-ground with mulch is best.