Starter plant of Aquilegia Magpie vulgaris William Guiness columbine. The black bonnets of Aquilegia Magpie with the white corolla. The blooms of this classic cottage garden perennial are carried on thin stems, with ferny foliage. This hardy Columbine is perfect borders and shady woodland edges, and makes an attractive cut flower. Growing to 30 inches tall hardy in zones 3 to 10.