Saturday, May 14, 2011

Butterfly Weed

Butterfly weed is a member of the milkweed family with a bright orange flower and is very good at doing what its name implies, attracting butterflies.

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11 comments:

  1. SquirrelQueenMay 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I love that bright orange color, great macro shot.

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  2. Carletta's CapturesMay 14, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Yes, it does! I wish I had a yard full.
    Lovely capture of this orange beauty!

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  3. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    i love the glowing bright orange color.

    Live in the Moment

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  4. hobosfromuboboMay 15, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    We even have white flowering milkweed in Australia. Do you? The butterflies seem to prefer the white flowering type as host for their eggs. The fields dance with butterflies in summer.

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  5. AnonymousMay 15, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    It's beautiful! Cheerful color!

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  6. BarbaraMay 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I can see why the butterflies are attracted to this flower. Such a bold color of orange.

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  7. Modern MomMay 15, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Beautiful blooms!

    My entry.

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  8. CarolMay 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I've had no luck growing Butterfly weed. Sure wish I could..the color is beautiful

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  9. LadynredMay 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    It's beautiful flower and vibrant color!

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  10. Ever Green TreeMay 16, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Vibrant n Vivacious Orange Flowers!

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  11. Luiz Santilli JrMay 16, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Hi Ecobirder

    Wonderful flowers and fantastic takes!
    Thanks for sharing.
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