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Aquilegia caerulea 'Earlybird Purple Blue'

Columbine


Aquilegia caerulea Earlybird™ 'Purple Blue' - Columbine from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Large, purple flowers
  • w/ blue center
  • Compact; short stems
  • Blooms late spring early summer
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Spring
Spring



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows easily in well drained, average to rich soil.  Grow in full to part sun.  Light shade wil prolong flowering time.  Columbine prefers not to be divided.


Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Great Foliage
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Naturalizing
  • Border or Bed

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained