Verbena "on a stick"
Oct 22, 2017 15:04:40 #
In my butterfly garden, the nectar plant known as BRAZILIAN VERBENA (Verbena virginiensis) is an equal to the better known BUTTERFLY FLY BUSH (Buddleia). It is an easy to grow perennial that also self-seeds (blooms first year from seeds)...any unwanted plants are very easy to remove. The slender plants grow to about 6' tall and remain very narrow at maturity. My best results have resulted from allowing a small area to become thick, which it will do if allowed to self-seed itself. Flowers are grown and bloom in clusters where
the resulting seeds are craved by Goldfinches. They bloom from summer until frost.
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Bob
the resulting seeds are craved by Goldfinches. They bloom from summer until frost.
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Enjoy the rest of a beautiful weekend!
Bob
Brazilian Verbena
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American Lady
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Black Swallowtail
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Cabbage White
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Fiery Skipper
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Peck's Skipper
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Hummingbird Moth
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Oct 22, 2017 15:50:05 #
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Oct 22, 2017 17:39:47 #
All are absolutely beautiful, Bob, and thanks so much for the information on the verbena. It's sold at our botanical garden sale each year, and I'm adding it to my 'gotta get' list. I think it grows better and lives longer than the butterfly bush in our climate. So good to see you posting again, and I hope all is well.
Oct 22, 2017 17:39:55 #
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Oct 22, 2017 18:19:26 #
Bob, these are outstanding shots! Great detail and the colors are perfect!
Oct 22, 2017 19:45:57 #
Fantastic images, Bob!! This verbena is new to me, but I can see it is well loved by the variety you captured!!
Oct 22, 2017 20:50:00 #
Oct 22, 2017 21:10:37 #
Obviously gets the job done attracting butterflies! Beautiful shots, Bob!
Oct 23, 2017 02:05:51 #
bob_71 wrote:
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Beautiful shots, Bob. I especially like the black swallowtail.
Oct 23, 2017 06:00:38 #
bob_71 wrote:
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Bob, my friend, this is a fantastic set of photos. I will be on the lookout for some seeds since I love butterflies myself. Thank you.
Greg
Oct 23, 2017 06:02:48 #
Oct 23, 2017 08:03:58 #
Excellent Set, Bob..!!! Especially the Hummingbird Moth...They a very fast jumpy guys to catch..Well Done..!! 
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