Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) gets its name from the pale spots on young leaves—like splashes of water. These markings fade as the season progresses. I found these striking examples in a nearby wooded area earlier this spring.

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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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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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