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Columbine

Profuse spurred flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds and an ideal choice for cutting, flower or rock gardens. Lovely in combination with ferns, hostas, pulmonaria and other part-sun plants. Mounds of blue-green leaves are attractive all season.

Companion Plants

Black-Eyed Susan

Coral Bells

Gayfeather

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Columbine

  • Botanical name

    Aquilegia vulgaris

  • Variety

    Winky Red & White

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    14-20" (36-51 cm)

  • Habit

    Compact

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Red

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Avery D.'s collection