Common Columbine, European Columbin

Aquilegia Vulgaris

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Overview

Aquilegia vulgaris, or European Columbine, is a charming perennial, featuring delicate, nodding blooms in various hues. Its blue-green foliage is multi-lobed, adding a textural backdrop in borders. Ideal in partial shade, they reach 1.5-3 feet tall and spread up to 1.5 feet. Blooms appear in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators. Hardy in zones 3-8, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Minimal maintenance required.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — nodding blooms in various hues

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ranunculaceae

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Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — which can be harnessed for naturalizing gardens or controlled to maintain a more structured design

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — blue flowers in the garden

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — perennial with blue blooms

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — perennial for full or half

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — nodding blooms in various hues; blooms appear in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — Its blue-green foliage is multi-lobed, adding a textural backdrop in borders; possessing an alluring

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — Ideal in partial shade, they reach 1.5-3 feet tall and spread up to 1.5 feet; while tolerant of a

Common Columbine, European Columbin (Aquilegia Vulgaris) — Blooms appear in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators; which can be harnessed for

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