Exposure • Sun • Part sun

Soil Moisture Needs • Average

Growth Rate in the Garden • Medium

Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant

Nature Attraction • Butterflies • Hummingbirds

Season of Interest (Foliage) • Spring

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Spring • Summer

Foliage Attribute • Silver or Blue Foliage

Bloom Color • White • Yellow • Red

Attributes • Good Cut Flowers • For Bird Lovers

Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil • Prefers consistent soil moisture

Photo courtesy of Ivy Garth

Aquilegia x hybrida 'Hummingbird Mix'

Columbine

A desireable mid height Columbine with an abundanrt mix of reds, yellow, and white above icy blue foliage, are highly attractive to Hummingbirds. Good for naturalizing in the sunny border.  

Aquilegia (ak-wi-lee'-ji-ah)

Family: Ranunculaceae · Common Name: Columbine

Striking flowers highlight the early season garden. Beautiful at woodland's edge, in rock garden or perennial borders. Attracts hummingbirds and is an excellent cut flower.