The lovely Buddleia 'Potter's Purple'(courtesy of a trade with Sweetbay) and a visiting Painted Lady butterfly.

The first flowers opening on Salvia leucantha, Mexican Bush Sage.

The ever blooming Perennial heliotrope

Another Sweetbay trade- Salvia greggii 'Diane'~ a very reddish purple.

A personal favorite for performance~ Salvia 'Indigo Spires'

Thanks to Katarina at roses and stuff for hosting Blooming Friday.