Question
can you tell me what perennial I have that has foliage that looks like a fern with a long stock that has purple clusters of small flowers.  I live in Pacific N.W., it is growing in a shade/sun spot.

Answer
Hi Shelly,
Thanx for your question.  Is the flower you are describing a native flower or a cultivated plant?  How tall is it?  How large are the flowers and grouped in groups of how many?  Are the flowers on a scape or growing out of leaves?  If you had a picture that would be so helpful.
thx,
Tom