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| Butterfly visiting Butterfly Bush "Royal Red" |
This is a new butterfly bush that I planted this year. Yes, it's true, it does attract butterflies as you can see in this terrific shot (photo credit goes to my husband--thanks hubs). But here's the name of this butterfly bush: Royal Red. Hmmmm. Looks purple to me--not just in this photo but also in real life. Well, I'm not one to quibble. Red, purple, whatever. I'm just glad the butterflies are coming around.
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| Butterfly Bush "Royal Red" |
Royal Red likes full sun, will grow up to 6 feet high (maybe not as high if in a container--we'll see), and is hardy to zone 5. I don't have it in a very large pot so I expect to have to replant it as early as next year. I was just short on pots this year so I had to make do.
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2 comments:
I have a white butterfly bush for the first time this year, and it rarely attracts butterflies. It keeps blooming, though. The zinnias however are butterfly magnets!
Swimray:
I've seen some butterflies hanging around my zinnias as well although I didn't plant as many this year as I have in previous years. White butterfly bush...I may have to put that on my shopping list for next year. --Miriam
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