Purple Columbine blooming against a boulder

This massive split boulder turned out to be just the stage I imagined for this pretty Columbine and Goosefoot grouping!

The humble little rosette of leaves has turned into a tall, leggy dancer and is blooming beautifully now. See it getting started in an earlier post.

BELOW: I really like the form of this plant's blossoms. Some Columbine have feathery "shooting star" trailing embellishments on the blooms, but this one has a chunky flower that reminds me of an old-fashioned lady's bonnet.

The zingy purple color is to die for, totally saturated and solid.