Eliza Waters

Today is Memorial Day in the USA, a day to remember the men and women who died in service to our country. I hope in the midst of the bustling activities with family and friends one takes a moment to pause and give thanks in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

I chose a red, white and blue theme, as well as flowers with significant meanings such as forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica) and white bleeding hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis alba) to convey heartfelt feelings connected to the holiday. Also included are creeping speedwell (Veronica peduncularis), Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium caeruleum), Spanish bluebells (Hyacinthoides hispanica), lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis) and red azalea (Rhododendron hybrid).

A second vase offers the last of the lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) (they go over much too quickly), and a last double white Narcissus (N. poeticus recurvus flore pleno), white Rhododendron catawbiense album, white and yellow bearded Iris (no ID), double-file viburnum (V. plicatum f. tomentosum) and a half-seeded sprig of (Corydalis ophiocarpa), a rather persistent, but pretty, weed in my garden.

Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden meme In A Vase On Monday, featuring flowers from our gardens. Click the link to join or see what others are sharing this week.