(Columbine)

The columbines in the Music Series are notable for the large size and strong colors of the flowers, and the vigor and compactness of the plants.

Like other hybrid columbines, these are hardy clump-forming perennials that grow from small slender woody rhizomes (underground lateral stems). They have clusters of rich gray-green scalloped leaves appear along slender, upright, three-parted branches.

The intricate flowers are what make these plants so special. The big blooms have five large petals/sepals...

(Columbine)

Cultivars in the Origami Series are compact, heavy-blooming and bloom longer than most. They are even said to flower in the first year from seed.

In spring they put forth open mounds of three parted, soft green, lobed leaves. By late spring to early summer they offer erect stems of upward facing or nodding large spurred flowers in bicolored or solid shades of yellow, violet-blue, pink, red, rose or white. Pretty golden stamens extend from the center of each flower.

Grow columbine in full sun...

(Columbine)

The large eye-catching flowers of columbine in the Songbird Series are kaleidoscopic and the plants are sturdy and vigorous. These hybrids are derived from the McKana Group and Mrs. Scott-Elliot hybrids and were bred by Charles Weddle of Weddle Native Plants, Palisade, Colorado.

Like other hybrid columbines, these are hardy clump-forming perennials that grow from small slender woody rhizomes (underground lateral stems). This perennial offers clusters of gray-green scalloped leaves that appear...

(Columbine)

Columbine in the ‘Star Series’ put on a generous show of large, upfacing, long-spurred flowers held on branched, wiry stems in late spring to early summer. Appearing in a range of bright bicolors, the exquisite blooms are accented with sunny, yellow centers, and hover gracefully atop compact mounds of lacy, blue-green foliage.

Aquilegia is a genus of about 70 species that exist across northern temperate zones worldwide. Commonly known as columbine, they are beloved for their fanciful,...

(Columbine, Swan Columbine)

Bred for uniform habit, heavy flowering and extended bloom time, members of the Swan Series come in a diverse array of mixed colors. In mid-spring these columbines develop neat mounds of delicate, three-parted, sea green leaves. Upright stems of delicate flowers appear in late summer. Their blooms have long, prominent nectaries, or backward facing spurs, and may be in mixed shades of yellow, red, yellow, lavender, burgundy, purple, pink or violet-blue. All columbine flowers are attractive to butterflies...

(Canadian Columbine, Red Columbine)

The easy to grow red columbine is an airy, herbaceous perennial native to the eastern United States and Canada. In its native habitat it's found in open woodlands and forest margins, so it's quite shade tolerant and ideal for naturalistic woodland gardens. It has an open habit and elegant look when in bloom.

In late spring to early summer, its tall branched stems bear dainty, nodding, red and yellow flowers with prominent spurred nectaries. These are subtended by delicate, ferny, three-parted leaves...

(Canadian Columbine, Corbett Columbine, Red Columbine)

This cultivar is distinguished by its unique flowers that are solid yellow rather than red and yellow. It was discovered near Corbett, Maryland, hence the name.

The easy to grow Canadian columbine is an airy, herbaceous perennial native to the eastern United States and Canada. In its native habitat it's found in open woodlands and forest margins, so it's quite shade tolerant and ideal for naturalistic woodland gardens. It has an open habit and elegant look when in bloom.

In late spring to...

(Canadian Columbine, Little Lanterns Columbine, Red Columbine)

This cultivar is distinguished by its dwarf habit and heavy blooming. The easy to grow 'Little Lanterns' is a sweet herbaceous perennial that originates from the eastern United States and Canada. In its native habitat red columbine is found in open woodlands and forest margins, so it's quite shade tolerant and ideal for naturalistic woodland gardens. It has an open habit and elegant look when in bloom.

In late spring to early summer, the short branched stems of 'Little Lanterns' bear dainty, nodding,...

(Golden Columbine)

Heavy blooming and delicate, Colorado or golden columbine is a perennial native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. In the late spring to early summer it produces lightly fragrant, intricate lemon yellow flowers with long, curved, back-facing spurs that hold nectar for the butterflies and hummingbirds that visit them. These are subtended by ferny green foliage that looks good early in the season but wanes towards the end of summer.

Plant this fine perennial in rich, evenly...

(Denver Gold Columbine, Golden Columbine)

A selection of Aquilegia chrysantha, a species native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, ‘Denver Gold’ features extra-large, open, brilliant golden-yellow flowers adorned with long, curving, reflexed spurs. The showy, fragrant blooms shine atop tall, well-branched stems in spring, and will continue to appear throughout the summer if faded flower stems are cut back regularly. Its compact, fern-like, mounds of foliage remain attractive throughout the season if kept evenly...