McKana Giants Mix columbine
Aquilegia coerulea 'McKana Giants Mix'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'McKana Giants Mix' columbine (Aquilegia coerulea 'McKana Giants Mix') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and containers. 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. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. The large flowers come in a wide range of colors. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Dr. Alexander Fleming peony, Dalmatian bellflower, and Royal fern.