Kevin weeded our front garden over the weekend so I felt inspired this afternoon to take some photos of the plants that are currently flowering. This photo is the one I liked best, although I don’t know what the plant is called. One of my adult pupils did tell me their name the other day but I forgot it almost immediately – my memory for musical terms evidently doesn’t stretch to plant names!

I don't know flowers either...but this one is beautiful!! lookagain · 2009-04-28: 16:24

I think it's aquilegia, also known as alpine columbine (there's a very similar photo on http://www.gardenersworld.com/plant-detail/PL00000338/58/alpine-columbine They are really pretty plants, and one of those that self set which are the kind I like best. marjoriecat · 2009-04-28: 16:26

It looks like Aquilegia.. Very nice :) Najeli · 2009-04-28: 17:25

Agree, this is Aquilegia and they come in many colours. The seed was scattered in your front garden last year! They are sometimes Granny Bonnets. kay hooker · 2009-04-28: 17:39

Nice pictures. Yes, It's Aquilegia... If you cut the dead flowers, the plant will produce more and more. I have some of them, even some poisonous :S And aquilegia are perfect for butterflies! ????? · 2009-04-28: 18:44

it is a lovely purple flower whatever it's real name is; sooo pretty! urmysunshine · 2009-04-28: 20:01

Lovely shot. yes it is a collumbine my sister has different varieties in her garden http://www.photoblog.com/Lizzi/2008/05/30/flowers-in-my-garden-today.html ????? · 2009-04-29: 11:56

Adeed it to my favourites , not sure how to copy a post here like marjoriecat , think you will have to copy and paste yourself sorry. ????? · 2009-04-29: 11:59

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