Unknown Flowers in my Garden

[Granddadscott]

These are growing in my garden and the good lady says they are weeds, but I
like them so they are staying.
I have no idea what they are any help would be appreciated.

[Cotham Marble]

Originally Posted by Granddadscott

These are growing in my garden and the good lady says they are weeds, but I like them so they are staying. I have no idea what they are any help would be appreciated.

Dame's violet - Hesperis matronalis, an ancient introduction if not a native, good nectar source and a food plant for moth and butterfly larvae. You may find they'll benefit from watering in dry weather, tending to prefer semi shade and a damper spots in the wild. A stongly scented plant, definitely a 'keeper' and grows easily from seed. Best treated as a bienniel although it may last for three or four years.

A 'weed' is just a good plant in a bad place.

CM

[Granddadscott]

Thank's for that.
Will go out and water now.
Didn't water before in case it needed dry conditions.