December 2nd, 2010: Purpletop Vervain (Verbena bonariensis) by henryr10

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petralittledog Salina, KS(Zone 6a) Dec 02, 2010

The Bloom of the Day for December 2nd, 2010 was Purpletop Vervain (Verbena bonariensis).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2010-12-02

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plantladylin (Zone 1) Dec 02, 2010

Great shot showing the moth on that lovely bloom!

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locakelly Phoenix, AZ(Zone 9a) Dec 02, 2010

BEAUTIFUL SHOT!! ;o)

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bonehead Cedarhome, WA(Zone 8b) Dec 02, 2010

Really pretty.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Dec 02, 2010

Such a great photo!

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henryr10 Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Dec 02, 2010

Thanks ALL!

For the record that's a Skipper. (Pecks Skipper .......Polites peckius)
Skippers are actually like a cross between a Butterfly and a Moth.
They share characteristics of both but are grouped w/ B'flies.

First year I've really grow a lot of this flower.
A Butterfly magnet!

Ric

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Dec 02, 2010

love that shot!!!

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