Delicate foliage with nodding flowers. Flowers come in many variations of blue, red, pink, yellow and white. Flowers are present from late spring-early summer. An old time favorite in garden beds or woodlands.
Earlybird™
Aquilegia hybrid 'Earlybird Yellow'
Columbine
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Yellow flowers with yellow centers
- Compact Short stems
- Blooms spring
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Salt Tolerant
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 but can self seed.
Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Container
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Aquilegia
Common Name: Columbine
Delicate foliage with nodding flowers. Flowers come in many variations of blue, red, pink, yellow and white. Flowers are present from late spring-early summer. An old time favorite in garden beds or woodlands.