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Dec 14, 2021 12:28 PM CST
Maryland (Zone 7b)
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After the low temperatures the other night, I didn't hold out much hope for any more butterfly photos. Imagine my delight when my morning walk provided these queens on the Texas asters:

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A sulphur was making use of the last of the salvia greggii blooms.

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And the Gregg's mist and white mist flowers continue to attract visitors.

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To see butterflies in the middle of December is, for me, a Christmas miracle!
GrammaChar
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