Friday, August 24, 2018

Joe-pye Weed, Pasture Thistle & Butterflies

 joe-pye weed (Eutrochium) and swallowtail

We took a short drive in the country yesterday to get out of the house. The joe-pye weed was in full bloom and hundreds of butterflies and bees were enjoying the bounty of pollen and nectar.
 black swallowtail on joe-pye weed
green headed coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata)
black swallowtail on pasture thistle (Cirsium pumilum)

This is the first year I've seen this pasture thistle blooming here.
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4 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child8/24/18, 3:58 PM

    What an absolute treat. Glad you saw it, and thank you for sharing.

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    1. Linda Starr8/25/18, 4:06 AM

      Hi Sue, thanks, we are all so lucky to delight on our surroundings

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  2. Lee8/26/18, 7:31 PM

    I'm really running behind in writing my responses!!

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    1. Linda Starr8/27/18, 5:19 PM

      Hi Lee, thanks, I am running behind on everything including visiting blogs. too much crazy family stuff

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