Have You Seen a Butterfly Bush
@BelleStarr (61047)
United States
September 5, 2019 6:23pm CST
I have heard of a butterfly bush but up until yesterday, I have never actually seen one. At the beach house, there was a large pretty bush with purple flowers next to the porch suddenly it was covered in butterflies.
It was wonderful to watch and I tried to capture them with my phone. I could have done a lot better if I had my camera but I did enjoy watching them with my eyes until Jack decided to squirt the bush with his squirt gun!! Bad Jack lol.
As dusk fell there was not a butterfly in sight and when I got up to enjoy my coffee on the front porch they still hadn't returned. However, by the time we were ready to leave for lunch they were back.
I really think I am going to have to get one of these so that I can enjoy the spectacle at home.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Sep 19
The more I think about it the more I will likely get one for my yard at home. I love a fragrant bush.
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@Juliaacv (48415)
• Canada
6 Sep 19
@BelleStarr You won't regret it. We had one not too far from the front porch, and we'd sit out there and enjoy the light scent that it gave off and loved to see the butterflies flock to it.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Sep 19
I wonder if we have have them here on the east coast? I guess if I get a butterfly bush of my own I will know for sure.
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@sallypup (57858)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Sep 19
@BelleStarr I think the moth that I mean is a garden pest! I enjoy watching them zip around. Their size stopped me in my tracks.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Sep 19
It is beautiful! I have never heard of a butterfly bush before.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
It is not only a beautiful bush but the butterflies were amazing.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Sep 19
We had two of these in front of the window where my standing desk is. The weather did them in! But, the hummingbird feeder made it.
Next house, more butterfly plants.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Sep 19
I was thinking about getting a hummingbird feeder too, we will see maybe in Florida.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
6 Sep 19
delighted ya got to finally see one'n witness the magic'n person, hon. i'm greatly saddened the one'f mamaw's lil house perished, she loved 't so.
some years back, i'd a monster (8ft tall) pink'un out'n a bed with lavender, pink honeysuckle, germander 'n saponaria . 'twas a most peaceful plantin' with all plants great fer attractin' butterflies, bees 'n hummers. 'd 3 purples'n beds here by the house, too.
now that'cha mention 't, i need to gimme some more. i'm so ready fer more color out here late spring thru later summer.
used to pick the pink 'n purples, lavender, rosemary, honeysuckle 'n roses to take mamaw fer lil bouquets. 'twas her fav when she lost her sight. the various fragrances most familiar 'n the textures quite soothin' fer her.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
I think I will get some honeysuckle too I so love the smell of them.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
6 Sep 19
@BelleStarr yes ma'am, ya do! lol, here i'd be addin' to yer list 'f thingies to care fer :) i love thingies that're fragrant, e'en if'n they ne'er flower. prolly why i've herbs all o'er my back porch. the pups 'n i must rub past 'em, releasin' those yummy aromas. the hubs rolls his eyes coz i keep a pot 'f rosemary by the back door (inside) year round. love to run my fingers o'er such :)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
It is pretty isn't it, enough to tempt me.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
5 Sep 19
I had several butterfly bushes at one point in one of my gardens. That was when I was with my exidiot. I thought to dig them up and bring them with me, but never got around to it. Kicking myself for not doing so now.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Sep 19
I think I will go to the nursery next spring and buy one for my yard, I was fascinated by them.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
5 Sep 19
@BelleStarr You can plant them in the fall too. and you may get a discount on them this time of year.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
@ElusiveButterfly Then maybe I will check with the local nursery I have to run some errands tomorrow.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
It is amazing how many it attracted, they put on quite a show for us.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
6 Sep 19
@BelleStarr I am tempted to plant those bushes.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
Does it attract butterflies even though it is small? I am really wanting one of these now.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
6 Sep 19
@BelleStarr I've only seen a few Red Admirals on it, nothing else.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
I don't think Mimosas can survive up here, too cold I think.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
9 Sep 19
@Tampa_girl7 Yes that would be a much better idea. I do need to plant some things there.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48929)
• United States
6 Sep 19
@BelleStarr we had one in Tampa. So maybe at your Florida home.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
19 Sep 19
yes I've seen them in the various gardens I visit and lime you say...the butterflies love
them...
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 Sep 19
They are so pretty on their own and the attracting butterflies is a nice bonus.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Oct 19
They are very pretty bushes and the butterfly was a nice addition.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
5 Sep 19
Thank you, I would have done better with a camera but I am pleased with what I go with my phone.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Sep 19
Yes, I have two in my garden and have posted about them yesterday and today. Beautiful plants to have. And they smell wonderful.
Here is my Black Knight:
I wrote recently about the white butterfly bush in Dustin's garden. It continues to bloom into September. I also mentioned the black knight butterfly bush I...
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
@CarolDM Oh that is so pretty, I like them both and I didn't realize they came in more than once color.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 Sep 19
@BelleStarr Yes they do and different varieties too.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
I can tell you it attracted a lot of butterflies, there were 6 or 8 fluttering around.
@RasmaSandra (73408)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Sep 19
Lovely looking bush and how wonderful that it attracts butterflies. I would just love to sit and watch all those butterflies.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
I agree, I was just fascinated by them.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
9 Sep 19
I definitely do want to get one, it was such a pleasure watching the butterflies.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
It is isn't it and I think well worth growing.
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@kasmakarim (1933)
• Indonesia
6 Sep 19
I've seen it in a park. But I don't know the name is that.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
6 Sep 19
We just call it a butterfly bush here and it certainly fits.
