One of my favorite plants this time of year is the white lilac tree I have just off the patio and right outside the windows from my desk. It was glorious this year with fluffy white blossoms all over the tree (somehow the frost missed it). And, fragrance, well, it was almost sicky sweet. The rose chafers loved it and had a grand time buzzing around. Bees and wasps were attracted and so were yellow and black swallowtailed butterflies. It has lasted about a week, but now it is turning brown and the petals are showering down. A few plumes of flower remain as a last minute reminder of its past beauty. Its just a lonely little lilac tree at the end of the lilac hedge. Well, its given us much pleasure.