Introducing the Aquilegia vulgaris var. Double Mix Columbine, a delightful wildflower perennial with a unique flower shape. This double form of columbine is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame or stored seed can be sown in late winter. The colorful bonnet-shaped flowers are sure to add a touch of curiosity to any garden. This short-lived plant self-sows freely, producing a good quantity of seed each year. Thriving in partial shade and preferring moist but not wet soil, this herbaceous perennial can grow up to 4 ft tall with basal leaflets that are trifoliate. According to traditional herbalism, columbine was considered sacred to Venus and used to arouse the affections of a loved one. Modern herbalists use it as an astringent and diuretic. Order seeds now to add this unique wildflower to your garden.