I spent the morning planting the last of the evovulus seedlings along the front walk. Evovulus (commonly called "Blue Daze") is a lovely little plant in the same family as morning glories that rewards the gardener with tiny blue flowers all season long. Not only are the plants prolific bloomers, but, like other members of the morning glory family, they seem to be unappetizing to deer.
The best aspect of the morning's planting was the close proximity to our arch, where the jasmine are in full flower at present.
I wish there were some way to send the fragrance of the tiny jasmine flowers over the internet. The delightful aroma hangs in the air and is reminiscent of an evening in a tropical garden.
I first became aware of jasmine in a tiny French village along the Dordogne River--a village that was built right into the steep hillside along the picturesque river. The latitude was unusual for jasmine--which prefer a warmer environment--but the reflected light and heat from the steep cliffs created a microclimate that was perfect for this lovely plant. I decided then and there we had to have jasmine at some time, so that a few weeks during the year we could enjoy that fragrance. And now we do!
Enjoy the beauty--and imagine the aroma!
