Simply Stunning!!! Love the shot. I hardly ever see them here, and that is why I just planted a Hoptree! :o)

Beautiful shot of these BIG beauties! Thank you for sharing.

Bandjzmom, I don't have room for a hop tree but I've had really good results with a small planting of Rue. You might consider trying a plant or two while your tree is becoming established.

Mary

I have some Rue (Ruta graveolens) growing in pots on the front porch as I type Mary! I grew it from seed, and it seems to be coming along just fine. Thanks. We will see what happens. My little Hoptree is doing so great that it already has enough leaves to support some cat growth! I can't wait until the butterflies come rolling in. For me, it's usually August-November that I see the most.
Angie

Thank you :) I love shooting these butterflies.. got a Mourning Cloak a few min. ago. We are still waiting for most of the butterflies in SW MI this year.