"Herb Schneider" wrote ...
I would very much appreciate someone identifying this plant. The photos
were taken in Central Park, NY in July, 2009. The closest I can match it
to
is peppermint but the leaf looks too long and slender and smooth on the
edges.

Certainly it's a Buddleia davidii variety, take a look at "Attraction" or
maybe "Black Knight" or "Royal Red" if the photo isn't showing true colour.
www.daytonnursery.com/.../Buddleia.htm

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Regards
Bob Hobden
just W. of London