Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Aquilegia yabeana flower by Far Out Flora

    Photo by Far Out Flora

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Aquilegia yabeana

    Also Known As

    • Aquilegia oxysepala v. yabeana
    • Columbine

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

    More Options

    Aquilegia yabeana plant details

    Aquilegia yabeana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia yabeana

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculales
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, self-sowing, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia yabeana

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A tall spring blooming columbine with many inky blue spurred flowers dangling from wiry stems, giving a candelabra effect. Found in the mountains of Japan, it is very hardy and great in combination with golden-leafed feverfew 'Aureum in spring.

    By: Select Seeds

    This is a new Columbine just introduced into cultivation. A native of Japan it grows 20” by 10” and bears intense inky-blue long spurred flowers.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Aquilegia yabeana plant

    How to Grow Aquilegia yabeana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Aquilegia for your garden

    Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold'

    aka Aquilegia chrysantha Denver Gold®, DENVER GOLD® Columbine, Golden Columbine, Yellow Columbine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 32"-36"

    Width: 12"-32"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold' form by Panayoti Kelaidis
    View Plant

    More Options

    Aquilegia fragrans

    aka Fragrant Columbine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aquilegia fragrans foliage by Stan Shebs
    View Plant

    More Options

    Aquilegia shockleyi

    aka Desert Columbine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15"-30"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aquilegia shockleyi flower by Stan Shebs
    View Plant

    More Options

    Aquilegia flabellata

    aka Fan Columbine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Aquilegia flabellata close-up, flower by Kirisame
    View Plant

    More Options

    Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

    aka Aquilegia x caerulea 'Little Lanterns', Little Lanterns Dwarf Columbine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
    View Plant

    More Options

    +113 more Aquilegia
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved