When I ran this morning the woods were completely filled with sweet smelling pink. white and purple flowers . We’ve allways called them ‘dame rockets’.. but The web has taught me that they are actually

“Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis)

Dame’s rocket is a showy, short-lived perennial with large, loose clusters of fragrant white, pink or purple flowers… “

We always called them ‘phlox’ as well.. but the same article warns me that

“This species is often confused with garden phlox (Phlox paniculata)”

I grabbed a bunch for Diane and brought them home.

I’ve always looked forward to the day each year when the woods light up with these beutiful flowers.. their color, their smell.. always reminded me of early summer.. of the boys birthdays..   I remember them around at each of their births…

Even now, They still smell sweet to me..

nite folks.. nite sam

-me