Why It's Called Butterfly Weed

This past week brought some much needed rain but the garden seems to be in a lull when it comes to flowers. The one flower that really pops right now is Butterfly Weed, Asclepias tuberosa.

This morning with Salvia farinacea


This afternoon with Black Swallowtail




Gray Hairstreak


American Painted Lady and Gray Hairstreak



I've never noticed any larval activity on my plants but they sure do a good job of providing nectar.