Columbine
flower
Native perennial (Aquilegia) — hummingbird favorite. Self-seeds freely, creating unique new color combos each year. Foliage stays attractive long after blooming ends. Divide every 3 years.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–9
- Sun
- Part sun (3–6 hrs)
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral, acidic
- Spacing
- 12 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 1 plant per square
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Good companions
Recommended varieties
- McKana Giantsboth
Large, long-spurred bicolor blooms in a wide mix.
- Songbirdboth
Compact series in bright single colors — great for small beds.
- Wild Columbineseed
Native A. canadensis — red and yellow, excellent for pollinators.
Add Columbine to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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