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Aquilegia alpina
Alpine Columbine
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:12-18 Inches
- Spread:12-14 Inches
- Bloom Color: Blue
- Foliage Color: Green
Blue, sometimes white, nodding unique flowers. Leaves resemble grayish-buttercup foliage as they unfurl. Perfect for hummingbird gardens. Plant in groups for best effect.
Aquilegia alpina - Alpine Columbine from Hoffie Nursery
Aquilegia alpina - Alpine Columbine from Hoffie Nursery
Aquilegia alpina - Alpine Columbine from Hoffie Nursery
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Hummingbirds |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring |
Bloom Time
| • | May - June |
Additional Information about Aquilegia alpina
Columbine means 'dove-like'. The flower often represented the dove of peace in medieval paintings.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aquilegia alpina
Grow best with morning sun and afternoon shade. Great for rock gardens, woodland gardens or as a border plant. May go dormant in summer. Cultivate soil at base in late fall.
