Alpine columbine
Aquilegia alpina
Also known as
- Mountain columbine
Ranunculaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Aquilegia alpina, commonly known as Alpine columbine, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers part shade and medium water. It is suitable for USDA zones 4–8 and grows to a height of 0.6–1 meter. This plant blooms in late spring to mid-summer with blue, purple, or white flowers and prefers loamy or chalky soil.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.6–1 m
Spread
0.4–0.6 m
Zones
4–8
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Indoor Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Indoor Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
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Growing Information
- Type: Perennial
- Sun: Part shade
- Water: Medium
- USDA Zones: 4–8
- Height: 0.6–1 m
- Soil: Loamy, chalky
- Blooms: May, June, July
- Colors: Blue, purple, white
- Pollinators: Attracts pollinators
Data source: Trefle.io
