Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'
Columbine
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
The name of this columbine says it all. Purple pedals with white centers face upwards to enjoy their beauty.
Height
18-24 Inches
Spread
12-15 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. May go dormant in hot summer months. Cultivate soil at base in late fall.
When to Divide
early spring
Good Companions
Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak (Bergenia cordifolia), Carpathian Harebell (Campanula carpatica), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Masterwort (Astrantia major), Speedwell (Veronica ), Windflower (Anemone leveillei), Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata), Primrose (Primula vulgaris Belarina®), Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum), Lupine (Lupinus Westcountry™ ), Lupine (Lupinus Westcountry )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Hummingbirds |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
| • | Organic |
