(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,...

(Rose Barlow Columbine, Spurless Common Columbine)

The rosy-pink, pompom-like flowers of Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata ‘Rose Barlow’ add a sweet, feminine touch to the spring garden. Appearing in mid- to late spring, the fluffy blossoms dangle airily on tall, wiry, branched stems atop mounds of lacy, blue-green foliage.

Performing best in dappled sun to partial shade, Aquilegia ‘Rose Barlow’ prefers evenly moist, nutrient-rich soil with good drainage. It will readily cross-pollinate with other columbine and...

(Ruby Port Columbine, Spurless Common Columbine)

The spurless, double flowers of Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata ‘Ruby Port’ are deep, wine-red, lit with central bundles of sunny, yellow stamens, somewhat resembling those of a double clematis. Appearing in mid- to late spring, the richly-colored blossoms are held elegantly on branched, wiry stems atop mounds of lacy, blue-green foliage.

Performing best in dappled sun to partial shade, Aquilegia ‘Ruby Port’ prefers evenly moist, nutrient-rich soil with good drainage....

(Spurless Common Columbine)

Spurless columbine in the Barlow series have double flowers and come in many colorful varieties including bicolors. In mid-spring these plants develop mounds of sea-green three-lobed leaves and by late spring to early summer they bear tall stems of delicate, doubled spurless flowers that may be in shades of violet, blue, white, pink, rose or near black. Pretty golden stamens dangle from the center of each flower.

These originate from Europe and do best in sites with partial sun and fertile, well...

(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...

(Spurless Common Columbine)

Spurless columbine in the Barlow series have double flowers and come in many colorful varieties including bicolors. In mid-spring these plants develop mounds of sea-green three-lobed leaves and by late spring to early summer they bear tall stems of delicate, doubled spurless flowers that may be in shades of violet, blue, white, pink, rose or near black. Pretty golden stamens dangle from the center of each flower.

These originate from Europe and do best in sites with partial sun and fertile, well...

(Alpine Rockcress)

Pretty and early-flowering, mountain rockcress is a low-growing perennial that brightens up rock gardens and mixed borders. This mat-forming evergreen has soft, gray-green leaves. In spring it puts forth short, upright stems topped with fragrant, four-petaled white flowers.

Hailing from rocky, mountainous areas in Europe and the Mediterranean, mountain rockcress is drought tolerant but does not appreciate extreme heat or humidity. It grows best in full sun and average soil with good drainage....

(Aristate Hollyfern)

The East Indian holly fern has magnificent fronds of green arising from a furry brown creeping rhizome. This evergreen fern is usually found in dry woodlands among rocks near the coast from India, southeastern Asia into Polynesia and New Zealand. The leaves are long, quite stiff and seem made from plastic.

Grow this fern in a shady spot in a moist but well drained soil. Cold winters may find the plant deciduous and returning its fronds in spring. Once established, this fern can handle periods...