Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Blue and White'

Columbine 'Winky Blue and White'

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

·         Hardiness Zone: 3-8 

·         Height: 18-24 inches

·         Spread: 12-18 inches

·         Bloom Time: April to May

·         Bloom: blue and white blooms

·         Light: full sun to part shade

·         Soil: rich, moist, well drained soil

·         Moisture: medium, keep moist for best bloom

·         Use: borders, cottage gardens, open shade gardens, woodland gardens or naturalized areas

·         Care: easily grown from seed; cut to ground by end of summer; mildew tolerant

·         Concerns: leaf miner; foliage declines by mid-summer

·         Native to: species native to Europe

·         Notes: deer and rabbit resistant

·         Supplier: The Flower Factory

·         Teaching Garden Location & Code: Wet Garden D022

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