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Rocky Mountain Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea): Native Blue and White Beauty

Rocky Mountain columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is a beautiful, hardy, native perennial with blue and white flowers. Self-sows readily. Native from Montana to Arizona and New Mexico.

Care

  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained.

Propagation & Problems

Start with fresh seed, sow indoors in winter for spring germination. Powdery mildew, rust, aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars.

Quick Reference

Height1–3 ft.
Spread1–3 ft.
Growth HabitClumps
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
MoistureMedium
MaintenanceLow
FeaturesAttracts hummingbirds, native, self-seeds, showy flowers
Bloom TimeEarly Summer, Late Spring, Spring
Flower ColorBlue, White
UsesBeds, Borders, Naturalizing
StyleCottage Garden, Rock Garden
TypePerennials

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