Yes, very beautiful, but highly invasive.  Although my neighbors compliment
me on the "lovely purple flowers," I am constantly ripping it out of my
yard. But since I'm a lazy landscaper, there's always some left.

Robbie Webber
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On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 3:53 PM, Jay Otto <[email protected]> wrote:

> Called "Dame's Rocket" -- hesperis matronalis. If you really want to see
> something, go down to Monroe street just east of Glenway (two blocks off the
> path).
>
> Looks similar to phlox, but it's actually a mustard relative -- blooms
> earlier in the spring than phlox, and has 4 petals per flower instead of 5.
>
> Often considered an invasive species...
>
> Jay Otto
>
>
>
> On May 28, 2010, at 3:43 PM, Alan Furchtenicht wrote:
>
> > Does anybody know what species of white, blue, etc. flowers those are in
> many places along the Southwest path between the Beltline and Breese Terrace
> that have been at their peak the past week or so?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Alan
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