Genus: Asclepias

Fantastic photo. I'd quite like some of those weeds in my garden Diohio and I'm sure all the butterflies would keep Dylan, my kitten entertained

WOW!... now I know the name of this butterfly... thanks Di!

Yes X, Asclepias tuberosa (in the milkweed family). I don't know how "Weed" got attached to the common name........it's definately NOT a weed !

Has the butterfly weed got another name.
Great Photo x

Oh he is lovely! lucky you... I planted asclepias seeds in my front garden.
Sure hope they come up...

I could sit and watch them for hours, how cool !

Stunning photo, your garden must be a magical place.

Brilliant picture, looks gr8 :-)

All I could find of this plant was a little 2" pot and the plant was less than 1" high! I am still nursing it along - it is all of 3" tall now.... : (

that is so pretty ,

wow - this is beautiful!

You are lucky to get so many beautiful butterflies in your garden

Great shot!!

What a Great Pic :)

Excellent shot!

Beautiful

beautiful picture

Butterfly heaven!

What a great shot. The bright orange milkweed makes the swallowtail literally jump off the photo.!

Thank you for posting this Monarch series.Your photos are beautiful and this was really interesting!

Agree with Lori - Alan Titchmarsh described butterflys as 'flying jewellery', which I thought was nice.

Amazing how you get these photos. Do you keep watch all the time waiting for them to hatch?

Facinating :-)

Pawpaw - is that a type of cactus?

Gorgeous!!

Thank you very much Lori. I agree, we are stewards. The Monarch chrysalis fascinates me.

Yes Lori, I just posted a pic for you ! I've only seen one in my yard :(

Gorgeous... I went looking for chrysalis last summer when I took the pictures of the milkweed. the monarch that I followed (it wasn't easy) lit in several places but seemed exhausted...the abdomen seemed flattened and I wondered if it was nearing it's end. It was in the same area as the larvae that I had photographed, but there were no other butterflies visible in the immediate area...I'm also interested in the Viceroy...have you had any opportunity to view or photog. them?

Hi Diohio,
You are deeply into habitat gardening, by the photos and the depth of your knowledge. I'm sure this is the way of the future...we are stewards of the environment. You are also an accomplished wildlife photographer, the picture of the monarch chrysalis is amazing. they have to be one of the most beautiful things nature has produced...they look like fine green jade with gold spots.. Congrats...looking forward to your summer postings.

Thanks for all your lovely photos Diohio Love all your wildlife ones

Truely Beautiful Di :D

How Lovely u can see the butterfly inside wow :)

Fantastic :O

Your so lucky Di how brill is that 2 see?

Wow ababy Caterpillar being born SUPER PIC Di :)

I don't know how they came up with the name "Weed" Mark. It's not like it's invasive and it definately doesn't LOOK like a weed. Butterfly Flower is more appropriate

Great photo, and I love your color combinations, looks like the butterflies like it too..lol

Looks too nice a flower to be a weed, the butterfly population seem to like it - I don't think i've ever seen so many in one place. Lovely picture!

What a wonderful picture!

Beautiful :D

Wow so many of them!!!