Aquilegia canadensis in the garden. The first wave of flowers has already gone to seed. There are still more blooms to come.

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Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) forms large colonies in woodlands and adapts well to gardens. Its flowers range from white to purple, and early-season leaves show pale spots—like water stains, which fade over time.

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My great uncle calls these honeysuckles, but the common name is Red Columbine. Aquilegia canadensis is a perennial native to eastern North America. The flowers are red and yellow, and it blooms early in the season. It grows well in a variety of conditions.

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