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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

(No) Butterfly Plant



The tag noted that the plant would attract butterflies so I immediately bought it.


It hung from a wrought iron post all summer long.
  Bird feeders were nearby.




Very, very few butterflies came to the bright, cheery blossoms of the plant.

But I have to tell you, it was the most generous plant our yard has ever seen.



Throughout the entire summer there have been lovely blooms.

Even if the butterflies didn't enjoy this flowering beauty, we sure did!

DO YOU KNOW THE NAME OF THIS PLANT?

11 comments:

Unknown said...

Hello from Spain: I do not know this plant. Lovely. Great colors. Your garden is awesome .. We keep in touch

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Beautiful plant but I don't know the name.

diane.stetson said...

I don't have a butterfly plant but yesterday I saw at least six gorgeous yellow butterflies all around my yard. Something must attract them but I do not know what. Anyway they are lovely as is your plant.

Picnic Benches said...

Your garden is stunning! Lovely. Beautiful flowers!

Chatty Crone said...

I don't, but it is pretty!

Bookie said...

I had similar experience with a butterfly plant! YOurs is goregous!

SImple and Serene Living said...

Even if it didn't attract the butterflies, I love a generous plant. xo Laura

Nellie said...

Beautiful plant; name unknown here. We've had no luck with encouraging butterflies to come to our yard.

Debbie said...

What a beautiful plant. I don't know the name either.

Red Rose Alley said...

I don't know the name of this flowering plant, but it sure is pretty, Susan. I love the color too.

Happy Wednesday to you,

love, ~Sheri

LacyKnitsDaily said...

Your plant is called a Mandevilla plant.
You can find information here about wintering over your plant so it will be just as pretty next year.
http://www.hgtvgardens.com/flowers-and-plants/grow-guide-caring-for-mandevilla-and-drawing-birds-to-your-garden

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