Is it this?? Wild mint?? See photos at-- http://www.google.com/search?q=wild+mint&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=s&biw=1211&bih=610&prmd=ivnse&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=9gA2TtPLJYPd0QHa5aj_Cw&sqi=2&ved=0CCYQsAQ

Common Checkered Skipper, Pyrgus communis. I don't think there is anything "common" about them, and that they are one of the prettiest skippers. Actually, I think it is called "Common" because it is one of the most often seen. I don't see them often in my garden at all, and love it when I do. The milkweed looks like Common Milkweed, or Asclepias syriaca. Could be one of the other broadleaf milkweeds, but since it is more common than other milkweeds, I'm gonna go with that until someone has a better idea. Susan

The first one is a salsify I think. I had a yellow version I received when I requested goatsbeard seed :) The problem with common names since I was looking for aruncus. This one is prettier. Do a search for pink or purple salsify & I believe you will find this is it.

Thank you both for the I.D. and information. Knowning it was a Euphorbia I wasn't planning on cutting or pruning until I had a positive I.D. Doesn't seem like a very popular plant and I can see why. I'm growing mine outdoors in a very small pot to keep the size in check. No kids or pets around so it looks like I'll keep it and definitely wear gloves if the need to prune arises. It just has a unique appeal to me. Again thanks for the responses and the warning. What a great site!