Potentilla fruticosa, Shrubby Cinquefoil maybe. WW Here is a link that might be useful: Potentilla fruticosa, Shrubby Cinquefoil

there is a second cultivar: Hawaiian blue eyes... or some such i cant tell them apart ... ken

I am certainly hoping for many "visitors"...there were a good number of butterflies that passed through my yard last year without any gardens, so I really just wanted to convince them to hang out a little longer this year! My work hours are cut back for the summer so I need some sort of hobby to keep me occupied until September! I also love taking pictures and am looking forward to some great shots. Everything here is pretty much trial and error based on internet research...I came across a couple sites that claimed zinnias are good for the local butterflies here in south Jersey. We'll see!

Thank you very much for all the help on these. As far as persuading them not to mow...We have tried, but no go...So far, it hasn't effected them too much. We did persuade them not to mow up to 8 ft from the fence row..this is where most of the bulb plants are. The ones that are sparingly through the yard are mowed down!! I am praying for the rain to hold off long enough for me to "save" these tomorrow after work!! A bit of rain before will be nice so the ground will be softer. All of these are pretty much in vast supply, except the anemone and I can do a few swaps if anyone is interested. Again, thank you for taking time and helping with these. If anyone knows of any special care that they need, please let me know. I don't want to damage them. I am moving in 2 months and don't think I should put the bulbs in the ground. A gardening friend told me to put them in soil in a large pot and then put them in the ground when I move, so they don't have a chance to get established and then move them again. If anyone has any other suggestions, please let me know. Thanks, Lori