Aquilegia alpina (Blue)

Bloom Time: Mid-spring through early summer
Mature Size: 12–18" tall | 12" wide
Light: Part shade to shade                                                                                                     Zones: 3-8
Water Needs: Moderate (prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established)
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming perennial

Flowers: Graceful, nodding blue blooms with short spurs that rise above soft, finely cut foliage

Ideal For: Woodland gardens • Shaded borders • Pollinator plantings • Cutting gardens

Why We Love It: Alpine Columbine offers striking blue flowers early in the season and performs beautifully in cooler, shaded settings. Its elegant form, pollinator appeal, and usefulness as a cut flower make it a versatile and charming addition to spring gardens.

Additional Info: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds • Deer tolerant • Performs well in coastal climates • Evergreen foliage