Earlybird™ Red and White Columbine Aquilegia hybrida
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Beautiful red and white flowers on this classic garden perennial.
Attracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:9 - 12 InchesSpacing:9 - 12 InchesSpread:9 - 12 InchesFlower Colors:RedFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Columbine is easy to grow in loose, average to rich, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy or soggy soils--drainage is key! They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light shade will prolong the flowering time. In the fall, cut plants back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves.