All stories from this date's edition of the web site are listed in the column to the right of this text. To browse other previous editions, click HERE . When my patch of wild columbines starts blooming in May, hummingbirds aren't far behind.
People seem drawn to columbines, too.
The flowers' beauty lies in their unique spurred flowers that nod above dainty clumps of blue-green foliage. Some columbine blossoms have long stems perfect for cutting. Others grow on plants small enough for the front of a flower border. The choice includes dozens of species and many hybrids in blue, lavender, pink, red, white, yellow and many bicolors. One of the easiest columbines to grow, this one would happily take over my garden if I allowed all the seeds to fall to the ground.