Columbine and Ladysmock, Marjoram and Wild Basil, the Cowslip and the Flower-de-luce, the Daffodil and the Clove-Pink bloomed or blossomed in their proper order as the months went by, one flower taking another flower's place, so that there were always beautiful things to look at, and pleasant odours to smell.

Oscar Wilde

One of my favorite wildflowers, I encounter Columbine along my creek, and also have it growing next to the house. Sitting still for a short while on the porch ensures that I'll soon enjoy a hummingbird visit while it is in bloom. It is also attractive to moths and butterflies, all of which have long enough tongues to reach the nectar deep in the spurs.

The flowers appear on branched stalks well above the clump of basal leaves. Each distinctive red and yellow spurred flower hangs on a nodding stem. The foliage is attractive as well as the flowers, making this a nice garden plant.

I enjoy seed-collecting sessions in the cool shade where Columbine is found. The beautiful shiny black seeds pour easily from the dried seed pods, making a pleasant sound in the collecting sack.

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