5.7K views · 265 reactions | Idaho’s state flower, the syringa, is now in full bloom throughout Mores Creek canyon, along Highway 21; it’s one of the best places in southern Idaho to see it. If you take the time to smell the penetrating scent, you will be reminded of orange blossoms. Meriwether Lewis commented on the plant in his journal of 1806, and the Latin name…Philadelphus lewisii… honors him. Bruce | Outdoor Idaho | Facebook

The Syringa Tree by Pamela Gien opens at the Rosebud Studio Stage on July 7th! Today the team gathered for a first read of this powerful play about two children born into their shared household in early 1960’s South Africa. A story of two families separated by racism, but connected by love. Tickets: 1-800-267-7553 | RosebudTheatre.com Cast: Katherine Venour | @bronteseye Director: Morris Ertman | Rosebud Theatre & School of the Arts