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 3–10Climate Temperate

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — nodding flowers with spurred petals

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — making them an excellent choice for mid-border placements in your garden landscape; renowned for its distinctive, image 98

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Ideal for woodland settings and border accents; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 91

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

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — relishing in areas that provide partial shade as this mimics their native woodland habitats; to encourage more, image 100

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — and they can attract an array of pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden; thriving in USDA, image 105

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — from mid-spring through early summer; to encourage more vigorous growth in the coming years, image 104

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant; renowned for its distinctive shape, image 102

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — and a slightly acidic to neutral pH balance is ideal; thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers partially shaded spots, image 101

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — They perform best in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 99

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Columbine can bring enduring beauty to your landscape; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 107

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — As a low-maintenance plant that self-seeds; renowned for its distinctive shape, image 106

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

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

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — perennial for half or shade; to encourage more vigorous growth in the coming years, image 112

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — perennial with multi-colored and yellow blooms; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 111

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — To encourage more vigorous growth in the coming years; thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers partially shaded, image 109

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

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Columbine (Aquilegia hybrids) is a charming perennial boasting distinctive; thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers, image 113

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, image 117

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Columbine's early summer blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies, adding dynamic life to your garden; renowned, image 118

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Ideal for woodland settings and border accents; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 119

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

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers partially shaded spots and well-draining soil; to encourage more vigorous, image 116

Columbine (Aquilegia Hybrids) — Renowned for its distinctive shape; these perennials are somewhat drought-tolerant, image 123

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