McKana Giants columbine
Aquilegia 'McKana Giants'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'McKana Giants' columbine (Aquilegia 'McKana Giants') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It blooms in spring and again in summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Bellwort, Royal fern, and Indian grass.