I planted a row of zinnias and marigolds along the edge of the pumpkin patch. It has become the happening place to be (if you are a bee or butterfly).
I have not been able to get wonderfully, magnificent photos. They flurry and flitter around like friendly whirlwinds.
They make me laugh as I walk about in my red chore boots & shorts, camera in hand. Which may make the people driving by on the road laugh, too? In which case, I have done a good deed. Right?
Or are these actually moths?
Either way, they do not seem to mind the 104 degree heat index we are currently experiencing! (And I need to mow.)
The Monarchs and Swallowtails will only dance with me when I do not have the camera.
For today friends, I hope you dance with a butterfly (moth?).
Just Make the Coffee 
Love your pictures and your post today! My friend and I have been “shelling” a couple of times recently, and both times, there was a single monarch flying along near us. The first day, I said it must be my mom (she loved butterflies), and last time, my friend suggested it could be my cousin, who passed way last November. I like thinking that way….
They do seem to have an ethereal quality about them; it brings joy and peacefulness. I’m glad you have experienced dancing with them, too.
Not a moth! It appears to be a Southern Dogface butterfly. My neighbor added a packet of zinnias to the edge of her garden and it is beautiful, just like yours! I’m going to have to try that next year.
Thank you for the information! It is fun to walk among them!
Ahhh! I’m glad Pattisj had the answer. I love your zinnias. I think zinnias are one of those extremely HAPPY flowers!
Linda
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That simple row of flowers has been a delight this summer!
Marla, Marla, Marla! What a fabulous row of flowers! How many seeds did it take to get them full like that? Confess all.
Probably 4 seed packets, all mixed up together. I forgot the Cosmos! Next year, I will add those.
I’m sure I look a little funny in my chore boots and shorts too! The flowers are beautiful…I want to try this next year.!
Next year I will add cosmos. I forgot them this year.
Marla, I believe your butterfly has too many spots to be a Dogface. I think it is a Yellow Sulphur. When it doubt as to a butterfly or a moth the easy way to know is too look at their antennae. A moth’s are fuzzy and resemble a feather, whereas the butterfly has little ball like structures at the end. Your garden is wonderful! Thank you for finding me today!
Great information, Lynda! Thank you for joining in. 🙂