Aquilegia vulgaris National Collection Mix

Also Known As

Aquilegia vulgaris 'National Collection Mix'
National Collection Mix Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-9b

Aquilegia vulgaris National Collection Mix plant details

Aquilegia vulgaris National Collection Mix is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue, cream, lavender, pink, purple 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 vulgaris National Collection Mix

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, cream, lavender, pink, purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, heirloom, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia vulgaris National Collection Mix

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A nostalgic mix of forms and colors, some spurless, others with long arching spurs; some bicolors, others single colors of every hue—all irresistible to hummingbirds and ignored by browsing deer and rabbits. An enchanting mix of shades of white, yellow, mauve, powder blue, cobalt blue, pink, cream, deep purple and bicolors for springtime bloom.

By: Select Seeds

Gardening facts about Aquilegia vulgaris National Collection Mix plant

How to Grow Aquilegia vulgaris National Collection Mix

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
- yellow
- blue
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous