Good to hear about another butterfly plant - I'm collecting them at the
moment. I know Inulas like reliably moist soil. How are you growing yours?
Do they need a bog garden, or will they survive in ordinary border soil (I'm
on clay here)? Is mildew a problem during drought? I would be grateful
for your advice.

A few days ago, I saw a comma butterfly on my Buddleia 'Black Knight' - my
first sighting outside of natural history books. I was so thrilled.

We're also very fond of bees here, so all bee plant names welcome. When
foxgloves finish, bees are very happy to use penstemmons. I've also been
startled to see how many bees visit the tiny flowers of Heuchera.

Thanks in advance for any advice/tips.
Regards.
Spider



Sacha wrote in message
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In another thread I notice someone mentioned the above plant. For those
who
want to attract butterflies, this is a wonderful plant. Bees, hoverflies
and butterflies all seem to go mad for it.
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