Not Always!
Years ago a neighbor gave us some clumps of flowering white violets. I love white violets and had never seen them bloom in person before.
The snowy white petals reminded me of wings of white butterflies fitting about, a childhood memory. White violets danced in the breeze, their green complement of leaves enriched their ivory bright appearance.
We lovingly planted the clumps of flowers in two beds that we thought they would like, "bloom and prosper."
This year I noticed there were sprinkles of white violet stars on an emerald grass carpet almost like a winding path beckoning out toward the back fence. The fragile blossoms also encircled themselves beneath the young hawthorn tree, a woodland scene. Then I marveled at the long rectangular tray of sparkling white violets in perfect health planted firmly and rooted in perfect harmony. I asked my husband if he had transplanted the violets into the tray? No, he claimed they had seeded themselves into their new space, already filled with just the right soil combination they like. They are totally at home with the dappled combination of sun and shadow. Imagine!
River Rocks complete the picture of nature's bounty and balance.
Other plant and flower companions dot the spring landscape. Among them are the wood violets, a sparky color combination of velvet blue and violet tones. These are also migrating out of their beds. Where will they choose next?
"Grow and Move into a New Space."
"Grow and Move into a New Space."
Wood violets are so welcome. I saw them blooming in the woods and edges of our yard when I was out romping with my golden Collie years ago. I can hear the leaves crunch underfoot in the early spring woods.
Contrasts of blue-violet and lush green, sonic blends of sun and shadow.
Then then, in May, the Lily of the Valley peeks through. I remember ours blooming in the stone basins of our front porch and along the juniper bush edges of the grey rocky steps years ago.
You can see the green Lily of the Valley flower stem, not yet in bloom, barely peeking through to your view on the left above the largest clump of violets.
The plant has an agenda all its own...
"Every Life Has Value."
"Every Life Has Value."
Key Words Blog Search: Flowers
Dahlis Roy: Visionary Artist, Author, and Tai Chi Instructor
Photos by Dahlis
White Violet Butterflies
Harmony rocks and flowers
Wood Violets, purple and green
Lily of the Valley peeks through
