Columbine (Aquilegia)
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Columbine may be the most versatile of all plants in your garden. Able to adapt to many climates, Columbine grows in moist conditions and rock gardens.
The colorful blooms are available in nearly every color of the rainbow and are most popular in lilac, blue, and yellow. Hummingbirds, in particular, love Columbine. This perennial wildflower will thrive in your garden, bringing a variety of colors and a following of butterflies and birds with it.
Where to Buy Columbine Plants:
Columbine is a Nectar Plant for:
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, and moreColumbine Specifications:
Color(s): Yellow, blue, white, purple
Sun Exposure: Sun, partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well drained
Average Height: 3 in. to 24 in.
Average Spread: 4 in. to 20 in.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Note: Easy to grow