Lovely short-spurred flowers in shades of solid blue appear atop tall mounds of foliage. This is an excellent color for "cooling off" other hot-colored plants in the garden and creating a tranquil space.
Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also have excellent potential as cut flowers, lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase.
Height:
30.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Columbine is easy to grow in loose, average to rich, well-drained soil. Heavy or soggy soils will hasten their demise. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light shade will prolong the flowering time. In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves.
Columbine is sometimes affected by leaf miners. If this happens, cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed.
Height:
30.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Columbine is easy to grow in loose, average to rich, well-drained soil. Heavy or soggy soils will hasten their demise. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light shade will prolong the flowering time. In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves.
Columbine is sometimes affected by leaf miners. If this happens, cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Propagate by sowing named seed rather than by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed.
