Columbine (Aquilegia)

Aquilegia vulgaris, commonly known as European columbine, is a bushy, clump-forming perennial prized for its distinctive nodding flowers with short-hooked spurs. The delicate blossoms appear in late spring to early summer in shades of blue, violet, pink, or white. Its attractive gray-green foliage consists of rounded, lobed leaflets that provide a soft texture. This versatile plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade, making it ideal for borders and woodland gardens.