These are swallowtail butterflies in my garden on Lantana "Mozelle". I use it whenever I'm creating a perennial garden or enlivening a boring landscape of hollies and juniper (you've seen that and I know, you know, what I mean!) Just like the more common "Ms. Huff" Lantana, this one is perennial in Atlanta and grows to about 5''x5'. WOW! In just 2 years it will be that size. Planted just after the frost date of spring, it will be 3'x3' in only the first summer!!!! Well, I can only promise that IF it's planted in a well draining raised bed such as the special organic soil mix we use on all raised beds that we build. I use Mozelle whenever the color palette is pink/fuschia/blue/purple/yellow/white and the bolder Ms. Huff when the surrounding colors will be bolder such as orange/red/gold. In either case, this is the perfect addition if you're looking for 6 months of color, easy or no maintenance, drought tolerance and a plant that attracts wildlife. You'll not only see butterflies visiting but also bees, hummingbirds and beneficial insects. I think it's the perfect plant and that's why I use it in just about all of the designs I install for sunny gardens.
Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/142073/watch-this-video-of-butterflies-in-the-garden-you-can-enjoy-this-in-your-yard-this site
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