Plants in genus aquilegia
Aquilegia nigricans
Aquilegia nigricans is a perennial flower native to mountainous regions of Europe, known for its large dark violet blue flowers that bloom in early spring. It thrives in meadows, woodlands, and high altitudes, preferring sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. This columbine is a beautiful addition to gardens, offering a touch of elegance with its striking blooms.
Aquilegia caerulea
Aquilegia caerulea, the state flower of Colorado, is an heirloom perennial known for its large, pale violet and white blossoms. This North American native wildflower thrives in part shade to full sun and is ideal for rock gardens, borders, and cut flower arrangements. Its blue-green foliage and long graceful spurs add to its ornamental appeal.
Aquilegia coerulea
Aquilegia coerulea, the state flower of Colorado, is native to the Rocky Mountains and grows at elevations of 2,100 to 3,700 meters. It features variable flower colors and nectar spurs that attract various pollinators, thriving in moist woods and open mountain meadows.
Aquilegia elegantula
Aquilegia elegantula, a native of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, is a rhizomatous perennial with small orange-red and yellow flowers. It thrives in moist mountain forests and is pollinated by broad-tailed hummingbirds, adding a vibrant touch to shaded gardens.
Aquilegia chrysantha
Aquilegia chrysantha, a perennial herbaceous plant, is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It features ferny leaves and produces yellow flowers with long spurs in late spring. This heat-loving plant is well-suited for sunny locations and can emerge through lower ground covers.
Aquilegia desertorum
Aquilegia desertorum is a tough and adaptable columbine native to the Southwest US, thriving in rocky limestone areas. It features red flowers with yellow centers, attracting hummingbirds from May to July. This plant is known for its dainty orange and yellow blooms in spring.
Aquilegia vulgaris
Aquilegia vulgaris, commonly known as columbine, is a flowering herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It is notable for its upward-facing blooms that come in a variety of colors, including bicolors of red, blue, and white. The plant can grow up to 4 feet tall and features double flowers with strongly hooked spurs. Columbine is popular in gardens for its early summer blooms and is often treated as a biennial due to its short-lived nature. While it is a beautiful addition to any garden, all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. It has historical significance in herbalism and is considered sacred to Venus. The plant is susceptible to aphids and sawfly larvae, and spent flower-heads should be removed to prevent unwanted seeding.
Aquilegia chaplinei
Aquilegia chaplinei is a dwarf plant native to the southwest, featuring lacy blue-green foliage and buttery yellow flowers in late spring. It prefers dry, well-drained spots and is suitable for rock gardens. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 3a to 9b and is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in challenging conditions.
Aquilegia flabellata
Aquilegia flabellata, or fan columbine, is a dwarf plant native to Eastern Asia, growing 8-12 inches tall with pale blue to violet-blue flowers in early summer. It is suitable for alpine gardens or rockeries.
Aquilegia 'Blackcurrant Ice'
Aquilegia 'Blackcurrant Ice' is a dwarf columbine with striking flowers in a unique color combination. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while being resistant to deer and rabbits. This plant offers a long-lasting flowering display and grows well in USDA zones 3 to 9, preferring full sun to part shade.
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Purple White'
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Purple White' is a perennial with white petals and purple sepals, featuring pouchlike spurs. It has delicate, rounded, and notched compound leaves and blooms in cool-season weather or warm winter climates. This plant attracts pollinators and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Aquilegia rockii 'Bswj 7965'
Aquilegia rockii 'Bswj 7965' is a perennial named after Joseph Rock, collected from China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. It grows at high elevations and reaches 2 feet tall, featuring reddish stems and green leaves with a central silver pattern. The plant blooms in May and June, producing pendulous light lavender flowers, making it a charming addition to rock gardens and cottage gardens.
Aquilegia canadensis
Aquilegia canadensis, a native North American woodland plant, is known for its red blooms with yellow corollas and lacy, notched leaves. This cold-hardy perennial grows 2-3 feet tall and attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. It prefers sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil, and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Aquilegia 'Origami Red And White'
Aquilegia 'Origami Red And White' is a compact perennial with large red and white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It features blue-green rounded compound foliage and is cold-hardy, thriving in sun to shade. This plant self-seeds when conditions are favorable and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Aquilegia canadensis 'Canyon Vista'
Aquilegia canadensis 'Canyon Vista' is a dwarf, compact selection of the native East Coast columbine, discovered near Eagles Mere, PA. This plant grows between 12 and 18 inches tall, with a short evergreen rosette that expands upwards in early spring. It features red and yellow bicolor flowers in April, making it a great naturalizer in woodland gardens.
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Purple Blue'
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Purple Blue' is a perennial with striking blue petals and purple sepals, featuring unique pouch-like spurs. It blooms in cool-season weather or warm winter climates, attracting pollinators to the garden. The plant's delicate, rounded leaves add to its charm, making it a favorite in gardens that enjoy a touch of whimsy.
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold'
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold' is a native plant from Colorado to Mexico, featuring 2-3 foot tall stalks and an evergreen rosette of deeply lobed, glaucous green foliage. It produces long-spurred yellow flowers in late spring and can reflower if dead-headed promptly. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for sun to light shade conditions.
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Mckana Hybrids'
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Mckana Hybrids' is a tall, free-flowering perennial with nodding flowers in a variety of colors, including white, pink, and blue. It is adaptable to both sun and shade, making it versatile for different garden settings. This plant is also resistant to rabbits and can thrive in dry shade conditions.
Aquilegia flabellata 'Silver Edge'
Aquilegia flabellata 'Silver Edge' is a striking perennial with dramatic white-edged new growth in spring. It features stocky, glaucous foliage and is topped with 1-foot stems of blue flowers with white centers. This plant is well-suited for both sun and shade gardens, providing a frosty border during the spring season.
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside White'
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside White' is a variegated plant with golden leaves occasionally speckled with green. It grows to 18 inches tall, producing pendent spurs of pure white flowers. This plant is known for coming fairly true from seed and is suitable for both sun and light shade. It is a perennial that can thrive in dry shade and is resistant to rabbits, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Aquilegia 'Blazing Star'
Aquilegia 'Blazing Star' is a heat-tolerant perennial with striking red and yellow flowers, resulting from a cross between A. canadensis and A. chrysantha. It combines the larger size of A. chrysantha with the vibrant coloration of A. canadensis, making it a standout in any garden.
Aquilegia 'Nora's Sister'
Aquilegia 'Nora's Sister' is a perennial with double deep purple flowers and white undersides. It comes true from seed and is suitable for dry shade areas. This plant adds a touch of elegance to gardens with its unique flower coloration.
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Mix'
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Mix' is a dwarf perennial known for its vibrant bloom colors, including white, pink, purple, blue, yellow, and red. It is pollinator-friendly and thrives in USDA zones 3-9. The plant prefers full sun in cooler zones and part sun or shade in hotter climates, growing best in cool, moist, well-drained soil. It can also self-seed, adding to its appeal in gardens.
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow'
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow' is a perennial known for its striking pink and white double flowers that bloom in April and early May. This plant is suitable for a range of climates and is often used in gardens for its ornamental appeal.
Aquilegia 'Winky Rose And Rose'
Aquilegia 'Winky Rose And Rose' is a compact plant with intricate pink and rose red blooms that attract hummingbirds. It is cold-hardy across USDA zones 3 to 9 and resists common garden pests like powdery mildew and leaf miners.
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Leprechaun Gold'
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Leprechaun Gold' is a striking plant with gold and chartreuse speckled foliage and violet flowers. It forms colorful clumps 18 inches wide and produces flower spikes up to 2 feet tall in late spring. After flowering, cutting the clump to the ground refreshes the foliage.