Doesn't look like much, does it? There will be raspberries in this location in the early summer. But look a little closer, at those little pops of red. On closer inspection, this is what I saw:
How beautiful. This could be a type of Columbine, though my research also calls this wildflower a Larkspur. It's definitely reminiscent in look to the columbines found out west, though this plant is fairly small. But look at it up close:
This is a beautiful flower and was such a lovely surprise to come across as I walked around. Now, I don't want to give the lilacs short shrift; they are truly coming into their own right now. I have your basic lilac-colored lilac, a white one that has tiny flower petals, and a deep purple that is absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, the two deep purple lilacs are near the road and quite overgrown. I may have to cut them back and risk losing them. They are very old growth and very tall - they are just short of touching the wires on the poles at the street. What to do. Here's a photo of some lilacs. I know we've seen them all before, but they are such a pretty flower. It's a shame they are so short-lived:
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