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| Echinacea, Joe Pye Weed, and Culver's Root |
This is a trio of three plants, Echinacea, Joe Pye Weed, and Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)! Veronica hasn't even bloomed yet!
It is a rare native in Manitoba and Ontario.
I'd forgotten I'd planted her. I'm just not that kind of gardener...
I counted four little baby tree frogs on the grouping, as well as a Katydid! I'm not sure what Katy is eating, perhaps small bugs, or the buds. Hard to say.
I love their mating scritchy calls, rubbing their legs together. They are looking for love!
"Katydids eat mostly leaves and grass, but they've been known to eat fruit and a few tiny insects, such as aphids, as well. "
Then there is the phlox. It smells divine! When I open the front window, it wafts in. The Swallowtail has been a frequent flyer!
swallowtail from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Tree frogs are so cute. I've only seen one in my life -- at Purdon's where they have the orchids.
ReplyDeleteOur Joe Pye cultivar is taller than our 6' fence. Gotta love it.
Great shots of those tiny tree frogs. We have been raising Monarchs this year and I think the first one is about to emerge from its chrysalis. Exciting stuff!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and a fabulous swallowtail video thanks!
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ReplyDeleteOh yes, I vote for the froggy too! Unfortunately phlox is terrible for the asthma... YAM xx
You've got some great photographs here Jenn.
ReplyDeleteLove the tree frog, love the butterflies ... in fact really enjoyed them all!
All the best Jan
When one looks closely, there's lots to see.
ReplyDeleteThose frogs really do blend in!
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