Butterfly Weed = Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Bush = Buddleia

Very different and in different plant families.

What they do have in common is that they attract butterflies.


"Aspasia" wrote in message
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On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 17:02:16 -0500, Donald Gares
wrote:

nonews wrote:

Most common common name is Butterfly Weed. Botanical name is
Asclepias tuberosa.


"Donald Gares" wrote in message
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Can anyone identify the perennial which we just placed at
http://www.crsales.com/whatisit.htm ?

We purchased a home that has an abundance of perennials and have
identified most all of them except this very bright orange one.

Cheers,

Don & Rhonda

Hey, thanks to both of you for your prompt responses. We also have what
is called "butterfly bushes" which are just starting to bloom.....any
connection or relation to the "butterfly weed"?

Cheers,


If you're thinking of Buddleia, I don't believe they're the same,
judging from the botanical name. Wiser heads will correct me if
wrong.

Buddleia (sp) can get away from you if not firmly pruned when
it gets too big & woody.


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Aspasia