Aquilegia Earlybird Purple Blue (Columbine), a compact perennial prized for its vivid hues and neatly mounded habit, bears an abundance of long-spurred, vivid purple and sky blue blooms. The blossoms are borne on relatively short stems and rise gracefully above the lacy, sharply cut leaves. They bloom profusely in late spring to early summer. This columbine, known for its regulated habit, is typically short-lived but will self-seed in the landscape under favorable growing conditions. Excellent for both containers and the landscape. The flowers will also keep their beauty in cut bouquets for a long time.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
3-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer |
| Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spacing |
9"-12" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers |
Aquilegia Earlybird Purple Blue (Columbine) | Columbine Earlybird Purple Blue, Granny's Bonnet Earlybird Purple Blue, Monk's Head Lily Earlybird Purple Blue || Aquilegia Earlybird Purple Blue (Columbine), a compact perennial prized for its vivid hues and neatly mounded habit, bears an abundance of long-spurred, vivid purple and sky blue blooms. The blossoms are borne on relatively short stems and rise gracefully above the lacy, sharply cut leaves. They bloom profusely in late spring to early summer. This columbine, known for its regulated habit, is typically short-lived but will self-seed in the landscape under favorable growing conditions. Excellent for both containers and the landscape. The flowers will also keep their beauty in cut bouquets for a long time.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Patio and Containers
