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WANTED: Free Butterfly Bushes

18 years ago

Saw this on Craigslist and thought someone may want them.

Reply to: anon-100620586@craigslist.org

Date: 2005-09-28, 2:48PM PDT

I have two rather large Purple Butterfly Bushes that need to be moved.

They interfere with our satellite dish signal.

I have cut them back already so they should be easy for you to dig

and move to your location.

Bring your own containers. Need to go this weekend.

Lynda

503-690-3004

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pdxjules
18 years ago
If these are not a variagated Hybrid,
it may be best to just destroy them,
as the regular green-leaved on is are on the Invasive Species list for the Pacific NW.

Maybe make some bouquets from remaining blooms and then just hack 'er down? READERS: if you are keeping one in your garden be sure to cut off ALL spent flower heads BEFORE they set seed...and consider removing the shrub before selling or renting your property, as the next owners may not take responsibility to do so. THANX!
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