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Post by Free-Loader on Jul 10, 2006 8:52:32 GMT -5
Two should be a dead giveaway but one is a tougher one. Also name the type of butterfly on the last photo. 1.  2.  3.   |
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Post by danf on Jul 10, 2006 20:57:28 GMT -5
1. D'uh- easy one
2. D'uh- another easy one
3. D'uh- yet another easy one!
As for the butterfly, I have NO idea-- I'm a landscaper, not a bug-ologist!
I'll send you a PM, if there's any 'prize' involved in this, you can send it to whoever gets it right besides me. It's just too easy for me!
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Post by Free-Loader on Jul 10, 2006 22:13:04 GMT -5
Why does there always have to be a prize? Hey Woody give danf an all expensed paid vacation to Alaska for getting the three plants right ;D ;D
Any entomologists in the group? You guys can even do a google a butterfly search. You really don't have to be an expert. Its just good to know good old mother nature. Also makes you look like the expert around your huntin buds.
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Post by gunner on Jul 11, 2006 9:03:10 GMT -5
Monarda
Black-eyed susan
echinacea sp. (purple coneflower)
The butterfly is more difficult due to the wings being folded and lack of sharpness of the image.
I suspect one of the Fritillaries, (Spereria cybele) or an aphrodite, (Speyeria aphrodite)
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Post by danf on Jul 11, 2006 10:57:29 GMT -5
I wasn't expecting a "prize", just saying IF there was one..... You didn't say anything about it, so I wasn't sure. You've offered them in the past, you know.... ;D
Gunner and I agree on the plants!
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Post by Free-Loader on Jul 11, 2006 15:26:01 GMT -5
danf I was just giving you hell for being the smart kid in class. I'd do prizes if I thought someone else could win. Not too many native plant enthusiasts here. Anyway I think the butterfly was a Painted Lady - Vanessa cardui Not 100% sure since I know nothing about bugs. lol  |
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Post by danf on Jul 11, 2006 18:11:44 GMT -5
Still can't say for sure on the butterfly, I'll take your word for it. I'm thinking that it's on a Buddlea spp. - Butterfly bush, though.... ;D Smart kid? Not if you knew how I did in HORT 318!!  I just happen to know more about cultivated ornamental plants than your average Joe! |
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Post by huxbux on Jul 13, 2006 21:17:09 GMT -5
That's not totally true FastEddie. I have all three included in my landscaping. I just thought danf needed an ego boost, so I didn't answer. ;D
BTW.....that is most assuredly a painted lady butterfly
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Post by danf on Jul 13, 2006 22:13:24 GMT -5
Ego boost? Most people think I need to be brought down some! ;D These certainly weren't the hardest plants to ID... By no means am I saying I know them all, these were just rather basic! Perhaps I should start quizzing over cultivated plants?  |
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Post by raporter on Jul 13, 2006 22:53:56 GMT -5
I planted 6 new butterfly bushes last fall to go with the 3 I already had. Just cannot have to many of them. Some have been blooming for a month and some are just starting. Last year I had several hummingbird moths feeding on them.
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Post by danf on Jul 14, 2006 16:42:34 GMT -5
I planted 6 new butterfly bushes last fall to go with the 3 I already had. Sorry about your luck. Best way to fertilize them is with a 10% glyphosate solution on a REALLY hot, dry sunny day in August! ;D I HATE those things.... Almost as much as barberry's. |
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Post by Free-Loader on Jul 22, 2006 0:38:35 GMT -5
I planted 6 new butterfly bushes last fall to go with the 3 I already had. Sorry about your luck. Best way to fertilize them is with a 10% glyphosate solution on a REALLY hot, dry sunny day in August! ;D I HATE those things.... Almost as much as barberry's. Man you aren't messing around. 10% will send those roots to china ;D |
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Post by Free-Loader on Jul 22, 2006 0:40:28 GMT -5
oops. Here are the answers. Been busy.
1.Bee Balm (Monarda) Wild Bergamont
2.Black Eyed Susans
3.Purple Coneflower
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I just happen to know more about cultivated ornamental plants than your average Joe!