Saw some clips on youtube about plants that attract humming birds and butterflies. Off course dont have that huge lawn but could at least plant one.
What are the names of local plants in islamabad that attract both humming birds and butterflies
Butterfly and humming bird loving plants
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Re: Butterfly and humming bird loving plants
Lantana, hibiscus, canna, bottlebrush tree etc
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Re: Butterfly and humming bird loving plants
Btw are lantana and canna local names
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Re: Butterfly and humming bird loving plants
I thought had posted it but i dont see it. Saw several videos in which they have mentioned ‘asclepias’. Is it available locally and if so what is the local name
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Re: Butterfly and humming bird loving plants
Izhar sb
Any comment on ‘asclepias’
Any comment on ‘asclepias’
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Re: Butterfly and humming bird loving plants
Showed the pictures of the plant flowers and they said it is known as ‘گل چین’. Hopefully it is milkweed plant.