(Common Columbine, Double-flowered Common Columbine)

Double flowered columbine are quite different in character than the traditional woodland perennials known for their large spurred flowers. This species Aquilegia vulgaris is a native of Europe fondly called granny’s bonnet, but the double flowered form is likely of garden origin. The foliage of doubles is the same as single flowered forms, bearing three part lobed leaves of soft blue-green that are more densely held at the base of the plant. The leaves bear a striking similarity in shape...

(Common Columbine, Double-flowered Common Columbine, Tower Dark Blue Columbine)

The enchanting, midnight-violet blossoms of Aquilegia vulgaris var. flore-pleno ‘Tower Dark Blue’ feature multiple rows of large petals which are layered like ruffled petticoats, differing in appearance from the pompom-like flowers of many old-fashioned columbine varieties. Appearing in mid- to late spring, the dusky blooms are held in bunches atop finely branching stems, which rise from mounds of lacy, blue-green foliage.

Performing best in dappled sun to partial shade, Aquilegia...

(Common Columbine, Double-flowered Common Columbine, Tower Light Blue Columbine)

The charming, pale-blue blossoms of Aquilegia vulgaris var. flore-pleno ‘Tower Light Blue’ feature multiple rows of large petals which are layered like ruffled petticoats, differing in appearance from the pompom-like flowers of many old-fashioned columbine varieties. Appearing in mid- to late spring, the pastel blooms are held in bunches atop finely branching stems, which rise from mounds of lacy, blue-green foliage.

Performing best in dappled sun to partial shade, Aquilegia...

Double flowered columbine are quite different in character than the traditional woodland perennials known for their large spurred flowers. The parent species of these hybrids is Aquilegia vulgaris is a native of Europe fondly called granny’s bonnet. Contemporary breeding resulted in the Tower hybrids which bear traditional leaves of soft blue-green that are more densely held at the base of the plant. The leaves bear a striking similarity in shape and texture to those of the maidenhair fern....

(Common Columbine, Double-flowered Common Columbine)

Double flowered columbine are quite different in character than the traditional woodland perennials known for their large spurred flowers. The parent species of these hybrids is Aquilegia vulgaris is a native of Europe fondly called granny’s bonnet. Contemporary breeding resulted in the Tower hybrids which bear traditional leaves of soft blue-green that are more densely held at the base of the plant. The leaves bear a striking similarity in shape and texture to those of the maidenhair fern....

(Spurless Common Columbine)

Spurless common columbine, is a pretty old-fashioned perennial and cottage garden mainstay. In mid-spring plants develop mounds of sea-green three-lobed leaves and by late spring to early summer they bear tall stems of delicate spurless flowers that may be in shades of violet, blue, white or pink. Pretty golden stamens dangle from the center of each flower.

A European native, this columbine has many beautiful selections to include the popular dark purple to black 'Black Barlow'. These plants...

(Black Barlow Columbine, Spurless Common Columbine)

Black Barlow spurless columbine is a pretty perennial for cottage gardens and perennial borders. In mid-spring it develops mounds of three-lobed leaves of sea green and by late spring to early summer tall stems topped with branches of delicate, doubled, spurless flowers of near black appear. Pretty golden stamens dangle from the center of each flower.

This columbine originates from Europe and does best in sites with partial sun and fertile, well drained soil. Its flowers are highly attractive...

(Barlow Blue Columbine, Spurless Common Columbine)

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata ‘Blue Barlow’ features spurless, pompom-like flowers of rich, violet-blue, which somewhat resemble those of a double clematis. Appearing in mid- to late spring, the elegant blossoms dangle airily atop tall, wiry, branched stems, which rise above mounds of lacy, blue-green foliage.

Performing best in dappled sun to partial shade, Aquilegia ‘Blue Barlow’ prefers evenly moist, nutrient-rich soil with good drainage. It will readily...

(Spurless Common Columbine)

Spurless common columbine, is a pretty old-fashioned perennial and cottage garden mainstay. In mid-spring plants develop mounds of sea-green three-lobed leaves and by late spring to early summer they bear tall stems of delicate spurless flowers that may be in shades of violet, blue, white or pink. Pretty golden stamens dangle from the center of each flower.

A European native, this columbine has many beautiful selections to include the popular dark purple to black 'Black Barlow'. These plants...

(Nora Barlow Columbine, Spurless Common Columbine)

The spurless, pompom-like flowers of Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata ‘Nora Barlow’ feature numerous, layered tepals (petal-like sepals), of rich, rosy-red with contrasting, white to pale-green tips. The unusual blossoms somewhat resemble those of a double clematis, and appear in mid- to late spring on tall, wiry, branched stems atop mounds of lacy, blue-green foliage.

Performing best in dappled sun to partial shade, Aquilegia ‘Nora Barlow’ prefers evenly moist,...