Talkback: Late-flying butterflies

Diane Bolland

Ice plants seem to be a favourite in my garden. I counted seven butterflies on one plant, including one I did not recognise. They also like my evergreen hedge and flutter in and out of it for hours, visiting the , now past their best, lavender spikes which are nearby.

Dave Morgan

I sow butterfly friendly annuals late in July, it extends the nectar season, which means I still have plenty of butterflies in my garden, even now. Yesterday was an especially good day, with ten counted in one hour.