Aquilegia skinneri 'Tequila Sunrise'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–8

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Mature Size: 28" tall | 10–12" wide

Attracts: Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Bloom Time: Mid-spring to mid-summer, with repeat blooms into early fall

Water Needs: Moderate

Soil: Sandy or slightly acidic, well-drained soils

Growth Habit: Upright, branching perennial

Flowers: Nodding blooms in rich shades of red to copper-orange with warm golden centers, appearing in generous clusters above finely textured fern-like foliage

Ideal For: Pollinator gardens, mixed perennial borders, cottage gardens, partial shade plantings

Evergreen: No

Why We Love It:
This vibrant columbine selection brings bold, glowing color to the garden with richly toned flowers that seem to float above airy fern-like foliage. Blooming over an extended season and often reblooming into early fall, it adds movement, texture, and reliable color to borders and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its graceful habit pairs beautifully with other perennials while attracting hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators throughout the season.

Additional Info:
Requires a full growing season to become fully established and performs best in well-drained sandy or slightly acidic soils. Benefits from occasional deadheading to encourage continued flowering. Excellent for cottage gardens, woodland edges, and mixed perennial borders where long-lasting bloom and soft texture are desired.

Photo Credit: Panayoti Kelaidis