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or worst of all, the butterfly bush.

Why is it so bad?

Quote Nabu "Despite its invasive spread, the butterfly bush still provides a valuable food source primarily for long-tongued pollinators, which in turn attract bats and birds," writes NABU on its website.

Yes, there may be "better" native plants, but at least this one still benefits many animals - you just shouldn't plant it everywhere.

Kirschlorbeerhecke, Thujahecke,

I have also completely removed these from my garden when I took it over. These plants really have no use other than forming a fast-growing and dense hedge.

Why is it so bad?

Because it is highly(!) invasive. It spreads precisely on poor nutrient sites where nothing can compete with it. And it is replaceable.

Because highly(!) invasive. It seeds itself precisely in nutrient-poor sites where nothing can compete with it.

So "only" invasive. You can easily do something against that. But otherwise at least useful for many animals.

So "only" invasive. You can easily do something about that. But otherwise at least useful for many animals.

Invasive is worse than useless. And what do you do about it? The lower seed heads are already ripe, the upper part is just open. Do you cut off buds?

Invasive is worse than useless. And what do you do about it?

If a new little plant grows in your area, just pull it out. At least, I haven't seen that in my gardens yet - yes, I myself have had two plants for many years.