I've allowed the milkweed to infiltrate the borders of my garden. It's taken a couple years of encouraging them to grow, taking out some of the non-native ornamentals to give them room, and even giving them a drink during the hot season. But this year they are blooming and attracting a variety of insects. Here are a couple of the butterflies that have been hanging around.
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| an Essex Skipper ~ look at that tongue! |
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| Banded hairstreak |
What butterflies are you seeing fluttering around your backyard and through the neighborhood?
Nice photos! I'm not sure I've ever seen milkweed blooms. Thanks for the post.
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