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Questions and Answers: 2015

Question: Hi, This plant popped up in my Herb Garden. I can not identify it. I would appreciate some help. Thanks …

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    Hi, This plant popped up in my Herb Garden. I can not identify it. I would appreciate some help. Thanks Cornish, Maine York County

    Answer

    Deaer Flubadub, your plant is a cultivated species of Aquilegia (columbine), a member of the Ranunculaceae (crowfoot family). I do not know the exact species of this plant (as cultivated species can hail from all over the world), but some hybrids with Aquilegia flavescens and A. chrysantha show this color pattern you have photographed. Best wishes.