We see that the Carolina Sweet Shrub in the park is blooming.  Of course the bush is a lot bigger than this, and covered in blossoms, but I wanted to show you the blooms up close.  The flowers are about the size of your thumb, and the most gorgeous color of burgundy.  The native bush grows about eight to ten feet tall, and a couple feet wide.  I don't know that you could spot it at 45 mph, but walking in the park, it is quite prominent.  

 

It makes me happy when I see them in bloom.

 

 

HAPPY SPRING!!!