Double Mixed Columbine columbine
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Double Mixed Columbine'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Double Mixed Columbine' columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Double Mixed Columbine') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer.
Pairs well with Hardy geranium, Meadow rue, Roma greater masterwort, and Catmint.