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In Bloom: Jeepers creepers, it must be spring!

Posted on April 02

By: Bill McLaughlin

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U.S. Botanic Garden

Phlox subulata

Bill McLaughlin, Plant Curator at the U.S. Botanic Garden highlights plants currently in bloom at the U.S. Capitol.

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national garden, U.S. Botanic Garden, in bloom

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