Aquilegia barnebyi

Also Known As

Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aquilegia barnebyi plant details

Aquilegia barnebyi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and yellow 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia barnebyi

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia barnebyi

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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