Tulips in the Peacock Tail

Last-of-the-season tulips on the north side of the house. Peonies and violets in the background.

Violets in Bloom

The ground-cover violets are in bloom. They re-seed themselves and are easy to manage. To the left: faded primoses. The greenery is a daylily.

Johnny Jump-Ups

Sweet violets that volunteer around the yard each year.

More Early Purples

A couple of violets are showing their faces. I mentioned yesterday that several early bloomers in the yard are purple: rock cress and muscari are on the list.

Blooming Violets

The ground cover violets are starting to bloom.

Violets

Violets in bloom on the north side of the house. I bought a container of these violets a few years ago and just plopped the pot down in the front flower beds. The flowers naturally spread as a low-growing ground cover.