Modesty
Is satisfied with its charm and does not attract attention.
Viola odorata
Sweet violet, Garden violet, English violet
Small nodding very fragrant deep violet flower with five irregular petals, the lower petal with a short spur; borne singly on thin stems, often among the leaves. A popular small perennial herb.
Photo Courtesy: Fritz Geller-Grimm
Modesty of Beauty
It blossoms without attracting attention.
Gypsophila elegans
Baby’s breath
Tiny round white flowers with five slightly recurved petals; borne in graceful airy sprays. A low branching annual or perennial with narrow lanceolate leaves.