Polygonia c-album - Comma
A regular visitor to my garden
Caterpillars will feed on Hops and Nettles, but also Currants, Elms and Willows
Scalloped wings conceal it amongst dead leaves
Larvae look like bird droppings
Flexible life cycle allows it to capitalise on favourable weather
Verbena bonariensis - Purple Top
Non-native
South American
Tall herbaceous perennial
Erect branching stems up to 2m high
Numerous clusters of Small, Lilac-purple flowers
Flowers Summer into Autumn
Excellent for pollinators