Aquilegia vulgaris
Also Known As
- Seedling Columbine
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-36"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Aquilegia vulgaris plant details
Aquilegia vulgaris is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue, pink, purple, red, white 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
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ranunculales
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue, pink, purple, red, white and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia vulgaris
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Aquilegia vulgaris plant
How to Grow Aquilegia vulgaris
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
- white
- pink
- red
- yellow
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Scientific Name: Aquilegia 'PAS1258490'
aka Aquilegia hybrida Earlybird™ White, Earlybird™ White Columbine
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 9"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
![Photo of Aquilegia [yellow caerulea hybrid] flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/1a/29/1a29298d995ba146c00c90b778ae94d3.webp)
aka Aquilegia caerulea 'Red & White'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
![Photo of Aquilegia [red and white hybrid] flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/5d/44/5d4423882a9eba94584ea8de2dfe3a0f.webp)
aka Aquilegia hybrida 'Swan Pink and Yellow', Swan Pink and Yellow Columbine
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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
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