Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: DAILY PICTURES #101, 2 by mellielong

mellielong wrote:
Whew! Mint shower gel after a hard day's work just feels great. I recommend it to all.

I had a great day today. First, I went to Lowe's and bought out the last of the Route 66 coreopsis. Then, we hit Home Depot where I got some echinacea. We're replanting the front and I wanted something native and butterfly friendly, of course! Then, I had to go outside to clean out my shade house (for my orchids). I've got a fungus problem that I'm trying to kill. While I was out there working, I kept my eyes open for butterflies and I was not disappointed!

First up is a Zebra Longwing followed by the Gulf Fritillary. They are the two most frequent visitors in the yard right now. Next up is a Long-Tailed Skipper; I hadn't seen one of these guys in a while. Then, I spotted a Gray Hairstreak which I really haven't seen in the yard in a long time. The fourth photo is a side view; the fifth was him basking and actually opening his wings (this is rare)!