Flower of the Gods

Aquilegia ottonis ssp amaliae, found on Mt Olympus in Greece.

In Greek mythology Olympus was regarded as the "home" of the Twelve Olympian Gods of the ancient Greek world. It formed itself after the Gods defeated the Titans in the Titan War, and soon the palace was inhabited by the Gods. It is the setting of many Greek mythical stories.

In this garden Aquilegia ottonis ssp amaliae makes a nice plant for a trough, being only 6-8 inches tall, much shorter than the common cottage garden columbines. It reproduces easily from seed.