What tempts
the lovely butterflies
to leave their creeping
fuzzy space
and fly about in
souring grace?
Plant Asteraciae
and some Urticaceae
for food;
Thistles, Bidens
Coreopsis,
Ageratum and Liatris.
Observe how
Sweet William and Clover
cause the butterfly
to hover.
Give the Buddleia a try.
Royal fritillaries
love to light
on these shy, dangling
landing sites.
Schizanthus wisetonensis
and Asclepias tuberosa
are Butterfly Flower
and Weed, sub rosa.
Black-eyed Susans
and Anthemis,
Day Lilies
Brilliant Zinnias,
Bright, flat flowers
and a nettle
Invite the butterflies
to settle.