Busy Bee on the Butterfly Bush

We have two of these shrubs. One I purchased and the other one? I clipped a branch from the original plant and stuck it in the ground...and it grew! True story. I think that's also a clue why this shrub is considered an invasive species in some areas of the country.

Western Tiger Swallowtail

A butterfly getting a drink at the butterfly bush - which is starting to flower.

Frozen Garden: Butterfly Bush

The hard freeze drained the color from the butterfly bush blooms.

Butterfly Looks Like a Leaf

I don't know the identification for this one, some type of wood nymph, I'd guess? Let me know. See it with wings open below....

Bee on Butterfly Bush

Look at the pollen this guy is packing.

Butterfly Bush

Blooming and waiting for butterfly customers.

Butterfly Bush Gone to Seed

One of the butterfly bush blossom arms gone to seed.

Butterfly Bush

I was hoping to find a customer here, but no luck today. This is a butterfly bush (Buddleia).