Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Colorado Blue Columbine, Colorado Columbine
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: June-July
Height: 2' to 3'
Spacing: 18” to 24”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 3a-8b
Germination: Fall plant or cold stratify for 1 to 3 months for best results. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 27000
The state flower of Colorado, this ornamental plant has gained popularity over the years and is now widely used in gardens. This clump-forming perennial features large, upward-facing, bi-colored flowers, traditionally in blue and white. Sometimes colors vary to white, yellow, and pinkish-rose. Fern-like foliage makes this a beautiful plant both in bloom and out! A favorite of birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds!