Re: "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread
jbear wrote: bs kite wrote:
another Monarch
Buddleia davidii Butterfly Bush
I was being a devil's advocate when I asked the question.
The decision to buy this "Black Night" variety of Butterfly Bush from a local nursery did not come easy or quickly. I knew it would draw a lot of pollinators, including Monarchs and hummers. Nectar is their fuel and they need lots of it. But I knew it was native to Asia, not NA. And I read some articles on the net that said not to plant it because it will escape. So, I am thankful that there were no criticisms for planting it.
I was concerned enough about this plant that I left it in its pot in my butterfly garden, not confident that I should plant it. I even returned it to the nursery before I took it from the pot.
Well so much of what I read on the internet is opinion only... and much of that is inaccurate.
So I consulted with the University of Maine's Cooperative Extension Unit. I enjoy consulting with wildlife peers at Universities and in wildlife agencies. Two weeks after I returned the Black Night to the local nursery, I hurried to the nursery and bought it back.
I do not believe this Butterfly Bush will escape from my garden. I know it will die to the ground this winter. What it does next year and the year after is what I am going to watch closely. I am not even sure it will survive to next flowering season because the soil is clayey and stays wet for considerable time in the spring.
I live in Zone 4 and so there should be no problem with the bush.
I still would like to know what those flecks are on the Monarch's wings. I honestly do not know. Any ideas anyone?
Sep 10, 2022 at 12:08 PM
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