Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum
Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register ☰
Close Up Photography
Verbena "on a stick"
Page <prev 2 of 4 next> last>>
Oct 23, 2017 08:55:05   #
TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD
 
bob_71 wrote:
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.

Thanks for visiting the post...please view in DOWNLOAD mode.

Enjoy the rest of a beautiful weekend!

Bob
In my butterfly garden, the nectar plant known as ... (show quote)


Great shots, Bob. Glad I stopped by.

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 09:44:58   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
bob_71 wrote:
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.

Thanks for visiting the post...please view in DOWNLOAD mode.

Enjoy the rest of a beautiful weekend
Bob
In my butterfly garden, the nectar plant known as ... (show quote)


bob...i have got to get some of that verbena on a stick ...it's beautiful. the butterflies look like they love it!
your shots are beautiful...i especially love the big eyed skippers, and the cabbage white is one i rarely have seen...
the hummingbird moth is special too.

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 10:54:47   #
bigwolf40 Loc: Effort, Pa.
 
bob_71 wrote:
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.

Thanks for visiting the post...please view in DOWNLOAD mode.

Enjoy the rest of a beautiful weekend!

Bob
In my butterfly garden, the nectar plant known as ... (show quote)


All are great shots....Rich

Reply
 
 
Oct 23, 2017 13:43:56   #
Chuckwal Loc: Boynton Beach Florida
 
bob
super set well done
chuck

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 15:01:58   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
The downloads are stunning Bob, love the colour of the Verbena too. Enjoyed the set very much. Good to see you posting again.

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 17:30:57   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
suci wrote:
Excellent set of images. Your butterflies are outstanding.


Thank you kindly, Janos! Texas is the "promised land" for butterfly enthusiasts! I appreciate your visit to my post and for your kind remarks!

Bob

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 17:32:22   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
Snappin053 wrote:
Outstanding. Every shot is a wall hanger. thank you for posting.


Glad you came by and for taking the time to add to the post!

Have a nice week!

Bob

Reply
 
 
Oct 23, 2017 17:34:13   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
sundar wrote:
Superb set !



You've changed your avatar since I last heard from you! Thanks for visiting as well as for the smilies and comment!

Bob

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 17:45:07   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
Dixiegirl wrote:
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.


Hello, again, Donna! Glad you dropped by! It's shortcomings include only two in my experience...first, it is susceptible to powdery mildew and it's growth habit is a bit
on the "bad hair day" style. I like to use some 5' stakes around a group of half a dozen plants and twine tied around them to make a circular enclosure. This also aids in supporting the weight of the goldfinches who visit every day.

Thanks for adding to my post! These plants have attracted the widest variety of pollinators to my garden of any of my plants.

Bob

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 17:46:19   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
kpmac wrote:
Outstanding set.


Pleased that you made a visit to my post! Your comment is most appreciated!

Bob

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 17:47:50   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
DOOK wrote:
Beautiful shots, Bob.


Thanks, Earl! I really appreciate your taking the time to view my post and for adding the smilies and your
remark!

Bob

Reply
 
 
Oct 23, 2017 17:49:27   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
Bob, these are outstanding shots! Great detail and the colors are perfect!


Happy that you chose to view my post! Thanks for adding your kind remarks! Hope you're having a nice week!

Bob

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 17:54:43   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
angela k wrote:
Fantastic images, Bob!! This verbena is new to me, but I can see it is well loved by the variety you captured!!


Afternoon, Angela! Thanks for paying a visit! It bears very little resemblance to the "normal" Verbena. It is available as a plant (dixie-cup size) as well as seeds. Truly one of the premier attractors in my garden!

Have a nice fall season.

Bob

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 17:57:18   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
HOT Texas wrote:
Super nice shots Bob!!!!!


As I mentioned to Janos, Texas is an enviable spot if you are after butterflies...even the ones we consider as "exotics".

Thanks for visiting, commenting and for the multiple smilies!

Bob

Reply
Oct 23, 2017 17:58:46   #
bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD
 
Treepusher wrote:
Obviously gets the job done attracting butterflies! Beautiful shots, Bob!


Hi. Randy! Thanks for viewing them and for taking the time to view my offerings! Enjoy a nice Fall season!

Bob

Reply
Page <prev 2 of 4 next> last>>
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.
Close Up Photography
Home | Latest Digest | Back to Top | All Sections
Contact us | Privacy policy | Terms of use | DMCA
UglyHedgehog.com - Forum
Copyright 2011-2024 Ugly Hedgehog, Inc.