too late for butterfly bush
long hot dry summer
eases grip in November
goldenrods turn brittle brown
only one sets flowers
to sow seeds for next summer
©2026 Kate McCormick
Killer Summer
too late for butterfly bush
long hot dry summer
eases grip in November
goldenrods turn brittle brown
only one sets flowers
to sow seeds for next summer
©2026 Kate McCormick
Nice imagery in your verses and representative photos!
I had a couple of Butterfly Bushes in the backyard of our Kentucky home. Unfortunately, none here…; -)
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I think it would be too hot and dry where you live for them to thrive. And I didn’t water it or anything else planted in the ground outside during the long drought here that we’re beginning to barely crawl out of. I did well to take care of myself…lol.
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It seems that there are varieties that can survive here, but those in your photos? Probably not…; -)
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