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Hesperis matronalis
light purple flowers, lanceolate leaves
botanical garden
It does resemble phlox but there are only 4 flower petals and leaves are opposite, not alternate. I'm leaning towards Hesperis matronalis. Any thoughts?
I'm not quite positive but I am pretty sure that this is phlox
Spotted on May 16, 2013 Submitted on May 31, 2013
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It does resemble phlox but there are only 4 flower petals and leaves are opposite, not alternate. I'm leaning towards Hesperis matronalis. Any thoughts?
I'm not quite positive but I am pretty sure that this is phlox