Each Spring I look forward to seeing which of the lilac bushes in the garden will be first to bloom. Usually the dark purple blossoms appear first, then come the softer shades of purple, and finally the pearly-white flowers. With the season’s cool days and colder nights, the flowers can last for weeks; but once picked, both blossoms and their sweet, subtle perfume fade quickly.
Known by the scientific name syringa, lilacs are native to Europe and parts of Asia. They are capable of surviving most conditions and are very long-lived.
I’m grateful for that … year after year.
This week’s image ~ above right ~ Lilac Brilliance.
Thumbnail image ~ Lilac (detail).
