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You may know that the Greek nymph Daphne transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo’s unwanted advances.  We have a beautiful-smelling shrub plant by our front steps that began blooming a week or two ago. The fragrance spreads across the whole front yard. Here is Daphne enjoying “her” Daphne plant, also known as Winter Daphne or Fragrant Daphne.

 There are many horticultural articles about Daphne plants on the web.  This title is my favorite:  “Demanding Daphnes: Yes, they’re finicky, but your attentions will be richly rewarded”

Actually, our Daphne isn’t very finicky or demanding.  She is very sweet, and sometimes fragrant.  And we called her “Sprout” before she was born.