
Columbine Early Bird Purple-Blue (Aquilegia
Common Name: Columbine
A series of early flowering Columbine from Kieft Seed. Wine purple flowers with indigo blue centers.
Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also have excellent potential as cut flowers, lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase.
Height: 20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread: 20.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades, Blue shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality: Average Soil Quality, Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry: Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime: Late Spring, Early Summer
Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant: Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Garden Style: Patio Container, Cottage, Eclectic, Woodland Shade
Other Features: Border Plant, Container Cut Flower, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Origin: Native to North America
Images and plant information courtesy of Waltersgardens.com

Columbine Early Bird Purple-Blue (Aquilegia
Common Name: Columbine
A series of early flowering Columbine from Kieft Seed. Wine purple flowers with indigo blue centers.
Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also have excellent potential as cut flowers, lasting up to 2 weeks in a vase.
Height: 20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread: 20.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Purple shades, Blue shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality: Average Soil Quality, Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry: Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime: Late Spring, Early Summer
Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant: Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Garden Style: Patio Container, Cottage, Eclectic, Woodland Shade
Other Features: Border Plant, Container Cut Flower, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
Origin: Native to North America
Images and plant information courtesy of Waltersgardens.com

