Tell me if I’m wrong, but this pretty flying flower looks like the American Lady. I studied my guidebook several times to get a positive id. Fortunately it was quite happy with posing prettily for me on my Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ so I was able to get several shots. These two were my favorites so I thought I would share them with all of you. 
Posted by Freda Cameron on July 25, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Lovely butterfly!
Does ‘Mystic Spires’ overwinter for you? I tried it two years ago, but it didn’t return. Loved it.
Oh yeah, I’ve had two of them for 3 years now. I leave the spent foliage up all winter and cut it back in the spring.
Posted by Janet, The Queen of Seaford on July 25, 2011 at 4:25 pm
I don’t do butterfly ID’s…..maybe Randy will stop by. Love the blue salvia!
Thanks Janet, hope so.
Posted by Darla on July 26, 2011 at 8:45 am
Looks right to me!
Thanks Darla.
Posted by Rosemary on July 26, 2011 at 10:18 am
What a great couple of photos. very pretty.
See it is nice ans sunny your way too……
Thanks Rosemary, yep it’s very sunny my way.
Posted by tina on July 26, 2011 at 11:55 am
It picked the perfect flower to land on to complement its pretty orange color!
So true, they complimented each other perfectly!
Posted by Bridgetidget on July 27, 2011 at 2:38 am
Lovely pics!
thanks Bridget!