Grapes in the Grass

Old Navy Beaded Cluster Ring

Bursts of color are everywhere in the early blooming days of Spring.  The yellow, white, and purple of crocuses are soon followed by the yellow-white-orange shades of daffodils.  Tulips delight with their many colors, shapes, and varieties and the purple and pink hyacinths resemble brightly dyed Easter eggs.  While talking a walk a few days ago, I was reminded of another beauty and today a picture of a ring on an Old Navy post reminded me to sit down and look for its name.  I noticed the Grape Hyacinth first in a flower bed near the entrance to the walking trail, but then saw shoots of them during my walk in among the grass, weeds, and other vegetation.  I figured it was a hardy flower and was surprised by its "hyacinth" name.  I was further intrigued to discover it is a member of the Lily family, but I know that it is something to add to the Fall planting list and the ring, well that is something to add to the Spring shopping list!