Blue to reddish
purple, solitary, 6 sepals flowers are 2˝
inches wide. The seed heads, which resemble
those of the clematis are as attractive as the
purplish flowers.
Early to mid
spring.
Soft pubescent
foliage, basal leaves to 6 inches long, thrice
pinnate into linear segments. Leaves appear
after the flowers. The silken hairs on the
leaves create a glistening appearance to the
foliage.