Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)
Columbine Plant Features
The delightful, nodding flowers of columbine pop into bloom in early spring and keep flowering until mid-summer. A rugged perennial, columbine is an American native that thrives in partial to full shade. For a woodland plant, columbine is surprisingly drought resistant and tolerant of a wide range of soil types. In addition, hummingbirds love the nectar-rich flowers which come in a variety of colors and bi-colors. Columbine grows 12 to 18 inches tall. Hardy from zones 3-8.Columbine Questions?
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Columbine Growing Instructions
Plant columbine in a shaded or partially shaded location and mulch to maintain consistent soil moisture. Although columbine will handle drought, they still prefer a slightly moist garden bed. Columbine also works well in containers mixed with other woodland bloomers. Columbine is a relatively short-lived perennial so add new plants every few years for a consistent flower show. Some older varieties do self-sow, but newer hybrids generally won't spread in your garden.Columbine is not intended for human or animal consumption.
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Water
Medium water needs
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Light
Outside: Part sun
Outside: Shade
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Colors
Blue
Pink
White
Yellow
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Special Features
Attracts hummingbirds
Deer/rabbit resistant
Complement your Columbine
Bleeding HeartEnjoy a spring flower festival by teaming bleeding heart with columbine in a shady border or container.
