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

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Avery D.'s collection

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