purple reign

After the daffodils ended (and everyone here in South Jersey agrees it was a great year for daffodils), our yard started blooming purple.

First to arrive were the Johnny Jump Ups.  That’s what I have always called them, but I’d like confirmation. When I look them up I’m not sure. Are they Violets? Violas?

This stunner is getting everyone’s attention this year. I think it is phlox.

I call these Star of David. I’m sure they have another name. They look white in the  photo, but are a pale purple. (I am realizing that my “knowledge” of my plants is mostly lure passed down. I actually have no idea what is going on out there.)

My youngest daughter helped me by weeding and planting pansies. If you can think of a better way to spend the day than gardening with your daughter, you’ll have to tell me about it. Loving this spring!