columbine
Aquilegia caerulea
USDA zones3 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Blue & white
Garden uses
Notes
Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is a perennial for naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It blooms in blue and white in mid to late spring. Plants grow 12 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. This species comes from Western North America, so it suits a relaxed, natural planting.
Pairs well with Spanish bluebell, Ostrich fern, and Gooseneck loosestrife.
Native range
Western North America.