Butterfly bush Id please?
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Please ID White Perennial Like Butterfly Bush
Comments (2)Perhaps Lysimachia clethroides, Gooseneck Loosetrife Here is a link that might be useful: Gooseneck Loosestrife...See MoreThey SHOULD have named Butterfly bushes Bumble bee bushes!
Comments (17)The way I tell the difference is bumble = hairy butt and carpenter = smooth/shiny butt (technically called "hairless"). I had always thought it was "butt" & not "abdomen", but thanks to Google, I found how wrong I was terminology wise, LOL. I always thought the abdomen was the center of the bee, not the bottom part. From the attached link: General Bumble Bee Information The "Bumble Bee" is a big, hairy, black and yellow bee whose size can range from 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch. This insect is often mistaken for a carpenter bee, which closely resembles the bumble bee in appearance. Carpenter bees have a shiny and smooth abdomen as opposed to the fuzzy abdomen seen on a bumble bee. The pic posted by terrene is a carpenter bee. Here is a link that might be useful: Bumble Bee Biology...See Morewhich butterfly bushes attract the most butterflies??
Comments (9)Thanks Kim and Murray, As far as picking them up from a local store, I'm in zone 4B (Minnesota) and I don't believe any stores carry them. I have 3 from last year all started from seed. one white profusion outside (mulched, but will be surprised if it comes back) one white profusion potted inside (looking good) and one purplish crossbreed mulched outside in area sheltered from wind (hopeful that one WILL come back). The "buzz" versions sound interesting but I think I want to try some larger compact plants if possible. It's not a space issue, it's a "plant killing winter" issue. I may just buy one plant and see if I can trade seeds with someone for the other. decisions, decisions....thanks again!...See MoreI'd like an ID on these 2 butterflies please
Comments (7)Leslie, those red spotted purples are something else, aren't they? I had one hanging out on my front hedge earlier this summer and I took a bunch of pictures of it. Lisa Here is a link that might be useful: Lisa's Butterflies...See MoreJay 6a Chicago
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