Aquilegia coerulea var. coerulea

Aquilegia coerulea var. coerulea var. coerulea

var. coerulea

Aquilegia

Ranunculaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 5–9

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Colorado Blue Columbine is a stunning native wildflower bearing large, sky-blue and white spurred blooms that are irresistible to hummingbirds. Plant in partial shade with well-drained, moderately moist soil and protect from intense afternoon sun. It self-seeds freely, naturalizing into a beautiful colony over time with minimal care.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply At The Base Until Soil Is Moist; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

6.2 – 8.4

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Colorado

New Mexico

Wyoming

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Hummingbirds

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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