Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to part shade
• Prefers afternoon shade in hotter regions

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late spring through early summer

Size:

Height: 1 to 3 feet tall, depending on the variety
Width: 1 to 1.5 feet spread

Attributes:

• Distinctive, spurred flowers in a wide range of colors
• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
• Delicate, fern-like foliage
• Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates light shade
• Reseeds readily but is not aggressive
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Excellent in woodland, shade, and cottage gardens
• Can be grown from seed and naturalizes well over time

Companion:

• Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
• Coral Bells (Heuchera)
• Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
• Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium)
• Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata)
• Brunnera