http://www.gardenguides.com/117986-prune-butterfly-bush-winter.html

I think this may be what you need. Probably more than you need! https://communityenvironment.unl.edu/butterfly-bush

Leave it alone. In Spring cut back to 6 to 8 inches, it will take it from there.

After frost, it will die back on its own. New foliage will appear in. Late Spring. Now is the time to mark where it is planted and mulch well!!! When gets warmer after thawing if ground is done, take mulch up. The bush will appear!!! I've had one for years! Southwest Iowa!!

What is the proper way to prepare your butterfly bush for winter?

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In Nebraska.

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Janet Pizaro on Oct 18, 2017

http://www.gardenguides.com/117986-prune-butterfly-bush-winter.html

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Kba28478716 on Oct 18, 2017

I think this may be what you need. Probably more than you need!
https://communityenvironment.unl.edu/butterfly-bush

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- Ironhorse68450 on Oct 18, 2017
  
  Thank you so much...didn't kno you should cut it down in early Spring! we were told to cut it down in Fall...no wonder it hasn't grown much!!
  
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Jgr22638071 on Oct 18, 2017

Leave it alone. In Spring cut back to 6 to 8 inches, it will take it from there.

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Barbara Rucker on Oct 18, 2017

After frost, it will die back on its own. New foliage will appear in. Late Spring. Now is the time to mark where it is planted and mulch well!!! When gets warmer after thawing if ground is done, take mulch up. The bush will appear!!! I've had one for years! Southwest Iowa!!

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- Ironhorse68450 on Oct 18, 2017
  
  Thank you Barb! You should kno...we live in Southeast Nebr!! One question for you, we would love ours to grow much bigger...is there a "secret?" (I fertilized it ALOT this summer!!) Thanks!
  
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Lisa S. on Oct 19, 2017

Cut back to about 3 foot tall.

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- Ironhorse68450 on Oct 19, 2017
  
  Thank you Lisa...that's about the height it is now!! We will cross our fingers it will grow bigger next year!!
  
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