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Columbine

Aquilegia Hybrids

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Overview

Columbine (Aquilegia hybrids) is a charming perennial boasting distinctive, nodding flowers with spurred petals, in hues from soft pastels to vibrant blues. Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers partially shaded spots and well-draining soil. Mature plants reach 15-20 inches in height and spread up to 12 inches. Columbine's early summer blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding dynamic life to your garden. Ideal for woodland settings and border accents.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Mature plants reach 15-20 inches in height and spread up to 12 inches; thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers partially shaded

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Aquilegia hybrids offer an extended blooming period; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 75

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Columbine can bring enduring beauty to your landscape; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 79

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — nodding flowers with spurred petals; renowned for its distinctive shape, image 58

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — nodding flowers with spurred petals; renowned for its distinctive shape, image 114

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Aquilegia hybrids offer an extended blooming period; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 103

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — intricately detailed with spurred petals that can captivate any onlooker; renowned for its distinctive shape, image 122

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — making them an excellent choice for mid-border placements in your garden landscape

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — intricately detailed with spurred petals that can captivate any onlooker; renowned for its distinctive shape, image 94

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — and a slightly acidic to neutral pH balance is ideal

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — in hues from soft pastels to vibrant blues

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Columbines typically range from 1.5 to 3 feet and spread out about 1 to 2 feet; thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it, image 125

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Mature plants reach 15-20 inches in height and spread up to 12 inches

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — with minimal efforts on maintenance; to encourage more vigorous growth in the coming years, image 108

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — from mid-spring through early summer; to encourage more vigorous growth in the coming years

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Columbines typically range from 1.5 to 3 feet and spread out about 1 to 2 feet

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — often with contrasting stamens that add to their visual allure.<br><br>Growing to a modest height; to encourage, image 68

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden; renowned for its distinctive shape, image 110

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — in hues from soft pastels to vibrant blues; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 87

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — and they can attract an array of pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — To encourage more vigorous growth in the coming years; thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers partially shaded, image 81

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Columbine can bring enduring beauty to your landscape; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — intricately detailed with spurred petals that can captivate any onlooker; renowned for its distinctive shape

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — nodding flowers with spurred petals; renowned for its distinctive shape, image 86

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — in hues from soft pastels to vibrant blues; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 115

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