common columbine
Aquilegia vulgaris
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Common columbine is a charming cottage garden perennial with delicate spurred flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white that bloom in late spring and early summer. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators to the garden.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
European
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
McKana Giants produce large hybrid flowers in vibrant mixed colors and reach 2.5–3 feet tall. The Songbird series offers dwarf cultivars (18–24 inches) with named varieties like 'Nora Barlow' (double flowers) and species A. canadensis and A. formosa are preferred by native plant enthusiasts for their refined form and hummingbird attraction.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Common columbine is a charming cottage garden perennial with delicate spurred flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white that bloom in late spring and early summer. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators to the garden.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common columbine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
European
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
McKana Giants produce large hybrid flowers in vibrant mixed colors and reach 2.5–3 feet tall. The Songbird series offers dwarf cultivars (18–24 inches) with named varieties like 'Nora Barlow' (double flowers) and species A. canadensis and A. formosa are preferred by native plant enthusiasts for their refined form and hummingbird attraction.