Plant Information
Aquilegia alpina
Scientific Name: Aquilegia alpina
Common Name: Columbine
Hardiness Zone: 3a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit: Spreading, Upright
Characteristics: Attracts Hummingbirds, Shade Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)
Height: 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)
Width: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun
General Information: Striking flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds. Versatile plants, excellent for cutting, in flower or rock gardens or to naturalize lightly shaded areas. Attractive with ferns, hostas or pulmonaria, or at the base of larger perennials such as baptisia.
Striking flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds. Versatile plants, excellent for cutting, in flower or rock gardens or to naturalize lightly shaded areas. Attractive with ferns, hostas or pulmonaria, or at the base of larger perennials such as baptisia.