Aquilegia Earlybird™ Blue White

Aquilegia (Columbine)   ack-will-LEE-jah

Swan Blue & White: Aquilegia Earlybird Blue White features large, bright blue and white flowers that bloom late spring/early summer. The upward-facing flowers cover the bright green foliage. Earlybird Blue White is a very versatile perennial that likes to be planted in full sun to part sun locations. Columbines are a welcome addition to woodland gardens. These early-season bloomers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators to the garden. These deer and rabbit-resistant perennials are easy to grow and make a great cut flower. Deadheading may encourage additional blooming.

Zone 3

Full Sun to Part Shade

Height: 9-11″/Spread: 8-10″

Late Spring to Summer

Size Available: 1201

Aquilegia Earlybird™ Blue White

Description

Aquilegia (Columbine)   ack-will-LEE-jah

The perennial columbine (Aquilegia), aka granny’s bonnet, displaybell-shaped, spurred flowers ranging in color from light pastels to bright reds, yellows, oranges, purples, and bicolors from midspring to early summer. Once started, columbine propagates for years, and although they are perennials, they also multiply rapidly by self-seeding. There are more than 70 species, including several native North American varieties. Most columbines bloom from mid-spring to early summer. Columbine flowers attract butterflies, bees, moths and hummingbirds. The leaves have a lacy appearance and although they look delicate, columbine is hardy and resilient. Columbine is deer-resistant and drought tolerant, too.