Our Golden Doodle Ivy loves to walk around around our property and see what is blooming. In Indiana she can run free, but in Kentucky she tends to run off to either neighbor to see if she can find Horse or llama droppings. So she drags me all around smelling what ever is out there.
On our journey today, the roles were reversed. I kept getting this sweet orange scent and after wandering around for over 15 minutes I found the source of my delight. It was the Winter Honeysuckle. (Lonicera fragrantissima). I love the common names: "Sweet breath of spring, Fragrant honeysuckle, January jasmine, Chinese Honeysuckle, Kiss-me-at-the-gate. All of these names desceibe the scent perfectly.
This shrub has been in one of my Garden Islands since we bought the property. I have miss ID'd it for many years thinking it was a Mock Orange, due to the scent.
I realize this plant is invasive and in fact banned in many States. I have lived here for over 20 plus years and this plant has stayed nicely within its Island bounds. I will not move any of it up to Indiana, but wow do I enjoy this spring beauty.
I have done nothing special to deserve this sensual experience. It grows each spring and gives me a sweet kiss when most needed....
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