Description
Columbine
Aquilegia spp.
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Sun Exposure
Part Shade to Full Sun
Part Shade to Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 – 9
USDA Zones 3 – 9
Height / Spread
1.5–3 ft / 1–1.5 ft
1.5–3 ft / 1–1.5 ft
Bloom Time
Mid Spring – Early Summer
Mid Spring – Early Summer
About Columbine
Columbine is an enchanting woodland perennial known for its distinctive, spurred bell-shaped flowers hovering above delicate, clover-like blue-green foliage. Blooming in a wide spectrum of striking solids and vibrant bicolors—including purple, pink, yellow, red, blue, and white—Columbine brings whimsical elegance to shade gardens, cottage borders, and naturalized woodland paths.
Key Features
- Early Spring Pollinator Favorite: The nectar-rich, spurred blooms are an essential early-season food source for hummingbirds and bees.
- Shade Adaptable: Performs exceptionally well in partial shade locations where full-sun perennials struggle.
- Graceful Foliage: Fern-like, divided foliage adds soft texture to garden beds even before and after blooming.
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Naturally resisted by foraging wildlife.
Grower’s Tip: Columbines prefer moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. While individual plants are short-lived perennials (3–4 years), they readily self-sow to perpetuate themselves in the garden for years to come without becoming invasive.
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