Aquilegia McKana Group

Also Known As

Aquilegia 'McKana's Giants'
Aquilegia 'McKana's Hybrids'
McKana's Giants Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aquilegia McKana Group plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia McKana Group

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, pink, red, white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia McKana Group

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A classic strain of beautiful columbines that has stood the test of time. Very long spurs in an endless range of mostly pastel colors. _Zone 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

(Grannies Bonnets) A clumping, evergreen perennial, forming mounds of glaucous, blue-green maidenhair-like foliage. In Spring, and usually again in Autumn, tall branching stems bare, pendant, spurred, bell shaped flowers, in assorted colours, over several weeks. Provide with morning sun, or full sun during winter, feed well and add humus to encourage good flowering.