Hi Tee, great post, and lots of extremely useful info. I found a couple of items that don't match the name on the picture - the photo of Gazania, is actually Gallardia. Not a biggie, except that I think folks would be disappointed that their Gazania didn't survive, as they are not hardy. The picture of Joe Pye weed is misnamed as Eutrochium maculatum, which it isn't; the correct botanical name is Eupatorium maculatum.

Isn't it awesome how so many of these plants attract butterflies and other beneficial insects?

Thanks for the input, Blue Fox. I do know that many species of Eupatorium have recently been reclassified as Eutrochium which is what I was told that one is when I received it. I will double-check on that particular plant but leave it as is for now.

You are correct about the other. I made a mistake and wrote down the wrong name. It is Gaillardia grandiflora, to be exact. So sorry about that. Perhaps the editor can correct it.

Thanks for being so vigilant.

I did double-check The Plant List again and Eutrochium maculatum is the accepted with Eupatorium maculatum listed as a synonym now. So that one will remain as it was. Who can keep up with the changes in botanical names?? I believe Dave once called that task a bit like playing Whack-A-Mole. I know I can't so thank goodness for sites like The Plant List.

Thanks again for the input. It never hurts to double (or triple) check.