Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Althea


The althea shrubs are making their annual splash around town, and while sometimes called rose of Sharon, they are not the same as the biblical flower of the same name. Wildflowers, possibly crocus, that grew on the plains of Sharon in Israel, may have been the original rose of Sharon.

5 comments:

lizziviggi said...

It looks vibrant and lush. Just beautiful! I don't know if you'll find it an insult or a compliment (or maybe a little of each!) but I had zero interest in visiting Alabama till I started visiting your blog... and now I wish I had the time to come visit!

Lois said...

I like how delicate they look!

Kate said...

What a beauty...so delicate!

Janet said...

Lizziviggi, I take that as a compliment on my blog! Thank you!

Janet said...

Lizziviggi, I take that as a compliment on my blog! Thank you!